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ST51 SBZ

2002 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,633 mi
Last recorded120,633 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 SBZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 120,633 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 108,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 97,567 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 97,304 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 84,304 miles

front suspension arm rubbers slightly burst but no play

n/s/r hanbrke readings low advise attention to rear brakes

Pass 7 Feb 2007 80,778 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 80,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres on 3mm

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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ST51 SBZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST51 SBZ, 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 ST51 SBZ?

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What year was ST51 SBZ registered?

ST51 SBZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is ST51 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 SBZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST51 SBZ have outstanding finance?

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