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Y22 THU

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,975 mi
Last recorded185,975 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY22 THU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 185,975 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NSR lower rear, rose bush worn in hub **BORDERLINE** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point covered in sealant. unable to see any repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 185,975 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NSR lower rear, rose bush worn in hub **BORDERLINE** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point covered in sealant. unable to see any repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose Nuts mounting to the rear differential (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 182,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill modified/repaired covered with excessive amounts of underseal protection

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner sill modified/repaired covered with excessive amounts of underseal protection

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 28 Nov 2023 178,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 175,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 162,295 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 147,708 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive have given as its wet from the rain and difficult to tell how bad leak is , but does want looking at (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 139,380 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear,tiebar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,825 miles

n/s/f head lamp lense glazed

Fail 3 Nov 2018 133,825 miles

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

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

n/s/f head lamp lense glazed

o/s/r inner cv boot slightly perrished and deteriated

Pass 9 Nov 2017 123,904 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars 225/55/16w

Pass 21 Nov 2016 114,334 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 limits only just met

Pass 20 Nov 2015 101,342 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 101,342 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 98,714 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 28 Nov 2013 94,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2012 89,629 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,189 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front inner sidelight ring not working

Fail 16 Dec 2011 87,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

offside front inner sidelight ring not working

Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,313 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 78,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,687 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 60,160 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 56,805 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 53,238 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 49,697 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 49,697 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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Y22 THU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y22 THU, 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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Y22 THU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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