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SH52 NRU

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,604 mi
Last recorded49,604 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 NRU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,604 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 49,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Advise front brake discs inner face of discs pitted.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 46,990 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,516 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 42,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,661 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 38,630 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,672 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SH52 NRU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH52 NRU, 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 SH52 NRU?

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What year was SH52 NRU registered?

SH52 NRU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is SH52 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 NRU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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