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WA52 WYU

2002 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,562 mi
Last recorded104,562 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 WYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 104,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 102,136 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 102,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 97,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,888 miles

Front tyre valves both perished

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 86,154 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 85,326 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 82,783 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross floor (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,294 miles

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

rear anti roll links slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2013 66,100 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 66,098 miles

Nearside 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 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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,216 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,744 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,510 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,406 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,025 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 14,619 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 WYU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WYU, 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 WA52 WYU registered?

WA52 WYU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is WA52 WYU safe to buy?

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