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SB52 EWC

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,081 mi
Last recorded126,081 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 EWC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 126,081 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Apr 2017 118,939 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 113,789 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 113,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,827 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 108,057 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,879 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 95,601 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 89,925 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,774 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,787 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,258 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 73,222 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 73,222 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 69,315 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,526 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 60,526 miles

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

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

† parking brake performance just meeting requirements 16%

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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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SB52 EWC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SB52 EWC, 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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SB52 EWC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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