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RE52 DNF

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,142 mi
Last recorded98,142 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 DNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,142 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,384 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 95,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 15,513 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 94,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

exhaust heat sheild insecure (rear)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 94,086 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheild insecure (rear)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 93,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,211 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 73,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,626 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,522 miles

a brake worning light on dash

Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,996 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,513 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low †n/s/r tyre worn low †

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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RE52 DNF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE52 DNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE52 DNF registered?

RE52 DNF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is RE52 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 DNF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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