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WU02 GYY

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,650 mi
Last recorded162,650 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 GYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 162,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower jacking point to sill have welding repair

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2021 162,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower jacking point to sill have welding repair

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached 3 of 6 bolts loose..tightened (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 157,517 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 157,498 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 149,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 30 Mar 2019 149,337 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 17 Apr 2018 139,293 miles

both front bump stops perished

both front tyres perished

o/s head light glass faded cuasing slight pattern distortion

Fail 17 Apr 2018 139,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front bump stops perished

both front tyres perished

o/s head light glass faded cuasing slight pattern distortion

Pass 2 Jun 2017 138,882 miles

Front Tyres perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 128,567 miles

Front Tyre's perishing

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 3 Jun 2016 128,567 miles

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

Front Tyre's perishing

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 28 May 2015 119,681 miles

EML light illumintaed

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 May 2015 119,681 miles

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

EML light illumintaed

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 118,571 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front discs worn and inner pads look low

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

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 29 May 2013 115,809 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 115,794 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 115,220 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 115,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 113,028 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 110,497 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,931 miles

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

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

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)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,537 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 70,533 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,311 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 39,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,996 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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WU02 GYY is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU02 GYY, 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 WU02 GYY registered?

WU02 GYY is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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