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WA52 VZW

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

160,945 mi
Last recorded160,945 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 VZW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 160,945 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 158,042 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 151,634 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 145,574 miles

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

under tray fitted/ubcc

Pass 2 Nov 2016 141,349 miles

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

brake pipe corroded/grease/ubcc

Pass 13 Nov 2015 138,191 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

front both shock slighty misty

Pass 20 Sep 2014 135,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 131,476 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 131,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 126,608 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 122,378 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 118,477 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 110,673 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 100,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 93,233 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 82,132 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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WA52 VZW is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WA52 VZW, 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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What year was WA52 VZW registered?

WA52 VZW is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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