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WN52 GKU

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 GKU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021
Pass 17 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019

Present Odometer Reading Is Unreadable.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 81,609 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 81,602 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017
Pass 26 Sep 2016
Pass 2 Oct 2015

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 171,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 171,426 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013
Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,844 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 68,844 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,168 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,800 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 45,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,084 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,793 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,995 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 14,468 miles

advise n/s/r tyre puncture nail in tread.

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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WN52 GKU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WN52 GKU, 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 WN52 GKU registered?

WN52 GKU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is WN52 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN52 GKU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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