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RE52 ENK

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

100,858 mi
Last recorded100,858 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 ENK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 100,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Entire bottom end of engine and gearbox is covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Petrol cap seal starting to split

Smoke in engine bay around rocker cover, smoke not entering cabin as time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2024 100,858 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Cannot be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Cannot be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Entire bottom end of engine and gearbox is covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Petrol cap seal starting to split

Pass 31 Jul 2023 94,420 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 85,653 miles

All tyres worn and cracking.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 78,010 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,242 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 66,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,431 miles

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,757 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,003 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,309 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,347 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,769 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,231 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,315 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,377 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,744 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,117 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,282 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 21,073 miles

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 ENK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ENK, 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 ENK registered?

RE52 ENK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is RE52 ENK safe to buy?

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