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WU51 WZM

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,586 mi
Last recorded41,586 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 WZM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,586 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 41,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,503 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,611 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,104 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,742 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,229 miles

small cuts in front tyre sidewalls

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,767 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 32,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres have small cuts in sidewalls

Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,036 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,843 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,333 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,409 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,212 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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WU51 WZM is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WU51 WZM, 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 WU51 WZM registered?

WU51 WZM is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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The MOT history for WU51 WZM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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