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VN52 YCK

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,248 mi
Last recorded142,248 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 YCK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 142,248 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose but wont come off

Pass 12 Mar 2020 129,505 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear outer upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 129,500 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear outer upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,912 miles

both front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear suspension top link arms outer dust covers deteriated

Fail 13 Mar 2019 118,912 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear suspension top link arms outer dust covers deteriated

Pass 15 Mar 2018 113,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear torque arm outer bushes dust covers deteriated

Fail 14 Mar 2018 113,185 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear torque arm outer bushes dust covers deteriated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,960 miles

Offside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

instrument panel showing light fault at rear off side but all appear to work

Pass 14 Mar 2016 96,341 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 96,341 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,779 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,288 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,384 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,095 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 71,587 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,999 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 68,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 66,832 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,868 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 59,668 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 59,658 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 39,857 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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VN52 YCK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN52 YCK, 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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VN52 YCK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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