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SP52 YPA

2002 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,013 mi
Last recorded101,013 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 YPA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 101,013 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 84,661 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 84,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,276 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 59,263 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,923 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear handbrake not rising at same rate

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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SP52 YPA is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP52 YPA, 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 SP52 YPA?

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What year was SP52 YPA registered?

SP52 YPA is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is SP52 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 YPA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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