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T17 MMS

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

73,546 mi
Last recorded73,546 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT17 MMS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 73,546 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 72,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 70,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 69,973 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 68,994 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 66,339 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 65,068 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 62,336 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,879 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 58,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,179 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,878 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,498 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,475 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 26,481 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,725 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 16,490 miles

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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T17 MMS is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 T17 MMS, 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 T17 MMS registered?

T17 MMS is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is T17 MMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T17 MMS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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