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ST51 TYX

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,600 mi
Last recorded129,600 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 TYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 129,600 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 115,608 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,581 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,348 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 83,348 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 78,459 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 72,596 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 72,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 68,652 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 68,645 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 61,559 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,194 miles

under engine bay o/s and n/s outer body sills have not been tested due to covers

Pass 8 Mar 2006 48,603 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 47,934 miles

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

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

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

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 TYX is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ST51 TYX, 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

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What year was ST51 TYX registered?

ST51 TYX is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is ST51 TYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 TYX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST51 TYX have outstanding finance?

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