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WM52 YFZ

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,884 mi
Last recorded156,884 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 YFZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 156,884 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 156,883 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brakes leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 156,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 152,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 144,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 28 Feb 2017 144,299 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 15 Oct 2014 137,981 miles

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

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes are corroded near to the limit

Pass 1 Nov 2013 130,747 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 128,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 128,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 118,810 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 107,492 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all brake discs worn

o/s/r wheel noisey when spun ?

Fail 21 Jul 2010 107,492 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake discs worn

o/s/r wheel noisey when spun ?

Pass 29 Jul 2009 95,294 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

plastic covers and undertrays fitted

slight play in both steering rack knucles

Pass 10 Jul 2008 84,338 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 79,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 76,695 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 76,673 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 59,725 miles

both front and rear no.plate backing are starting to peel away

very slight free play in both rear anti roll bar link arms

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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WM52 YFZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,444 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WM52 YFZ, 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 WM52 YFZ registered?

WM52 YFZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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