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SE52 JFG

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,682 mi
Last recorded92,682 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 JFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 92,682 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,370 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,639 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,890 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,172 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 71,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,497 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,618 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,426 miles

Both the front anti-roll bar link bushes are slightly starting to wear.

The bonnet catch is slightly starting to stick.

The rear exhaust shield is slightly loose.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 47,426 miles

Both the front anti-roll bar link bushes are slightly starting to wear.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The bonnet catch is slightly starting to stick.

The rear exhaust shield is slightly loose.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,146 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

No.plates - screws wrongly placed.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,429 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 41,429 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,392 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 34,035 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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SE52 JFG is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SE52 JFG, 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 SE52 JFG registered?

SE52 JFG is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SE52 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE52 JFG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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