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SJ52 WSL

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,698 mi
Last recorded64,698 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 WSL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 64,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

n/s handbrake reading low

plastic covers over sills

Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,978 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,008 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 63,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,070 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 61,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,883 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 55,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

rocker gasket leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,329 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 53,329 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,012 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,764 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,189 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,029 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 41,027 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2009 36,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 36,697 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,235 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 21,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,840 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 16,981 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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SJ52 WSL is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SJ52 WSL, 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 SJ52 WSL registered?

SJ52 WSL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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