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WM51 NFV

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,996 mi
Last recorded177,996 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 NFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 177,996 miles

HAS UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE ALL ROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NOT ALLOWING FOR FULL WHEEL BEARING CHECK (1.2.1 (f))

OUTER SILLS CORRODING IN PLACES

Pass 7 Jan 2023 173,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

has under trays /sill cover fitted

heat shield at rear loose

Fail 16 Dec 2022 172,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 167,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2021 167,395 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 163,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 163,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 157,790 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 149,039 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 149,039 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 140,561 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 130,292 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 122,253 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has edge wear

Pass 30 Apr 2014 118,750 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 116,415 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 112,901 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 108,077 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 105,596 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 100,755 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 88,002 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 74,790 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 66,094 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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WM51 NFV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WM51 NFV, 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 WM51 NFV registered?

WM51 NFV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is WM51 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 NFV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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