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RL52 UDG

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,750 mi
Last recorded127,750 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 UDG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 127,750 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 126,810 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 126,650 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 124,390 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 122,503 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 120,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 120,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 110,401 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 107,944 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 103,209 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 97,799 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,962 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,538 miles

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE IN SECURING CLIP

Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 64,237 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 55,565 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 55,565 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,712 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,094 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 47,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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RL52 UDG 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 85.7%.

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 RL52 UDG, 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

How do I check the history of RL52 UDG?

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What year was RL52 UDG registered?

RL52 UDG is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is RL52 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 UDG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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