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SL52 DVR

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,968 mi
Last recorded133,968 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 DVR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 133,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar dust cover slightly perished

Offside Front brake pipe slightly rusty

Offside Front tyre slighty wearing on inside

Offside Rear wheel slightly damaged

fuel pipe slightly rusty

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 133,968 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar dust cover slightly perished

Offside Front brake pipe slightly rusty

Offside Front tyre slighty wearing on inside

Offside Rear wheel slightly damaged

fuel pipe slightly rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,406 miles

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

handbrake efficiency 17%

sil covers/undertray

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,985 miles

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f lower front suspension arm inner bush worn

o/s/f tyre has cut on side wall

Fail 14 Apr 2015 98,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f lower front suspension arm inner bush worn

o/s/f tyre has cut on side wall

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2014 81,328 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 81,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2012 73,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,634 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,182 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,486 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 59,441 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,559 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,293 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,455 miles

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

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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SL52 DVR is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL52 DVR, 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 SL52 DVR registered?

SL52 DVR is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is SL52 DVR safe to buy?

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