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S17 WYL

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,572 mi
Last recorded103,572 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 WYL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,572 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 102,430 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,035 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 91,228 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 88,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 88,418 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 82,404 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,415 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 77,415 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 72,429 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,956 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,130 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,000 miles

drivers side rear droplink slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2010 58,000 miles

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

drivers side rear droplink slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2009 47,787 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,150 miles

n/s rear tyre nailed and worn on inner edge.o/s front tyre starting to split inner wall.o/s rear tyre cracking.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 27,089 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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S17 WYL is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S17 WYL, 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.

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What year was S17 WYL registered?

S17 WYL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is S17 WYL safe to buy?

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