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SM02 UCT

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,056 mi
Last recorded136,056 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 UCT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 136,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 131,122 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear chassis leg crumpled

Fail 11 Dec 2020 131,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear chassis leg crumpled

Pass 13 Aug 2019 124,695 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 124,620 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine at sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn alloy arm shaped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play alloy arm shaped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 28 Aug 2018 120,356 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear all brake backing plates corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,261 miles

FUEL LINES VERY RUSTY

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 117,261 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

FUEL LINES VERY RUSTY

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 114,614 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe greased preventing full inspection.

Offside Front Brake pipe greased preventing full inspection.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 114,613 miles

Offside Front 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)

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe greased preventing full inspection.

Offside Front Brake pipe greased preventing full inspection.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 110,419 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 110,419 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 103,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 94,536 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 90,505 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 90,505 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 86,513 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 82,249 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2010 82,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 78,322 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 78,284 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 70,023 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 62,062 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 54,299 miles

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

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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SM02 UCT is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SM02 UCT, 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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SM02 UCT is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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