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YG02 JBM

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,083 mi
Last recorded124,083 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 JBM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 117,069 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,342 miles

Exhaust Back Box Heat Sheild Insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 109,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm - 245 40 18 - (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Back Box Heat Sheild Insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 100,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,534 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,627 miles

Misting of oil around powersteering rack (nearside gaiter)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,971 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,895 miles

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

dampness on area of n/s steering rack track rod appears to be grease

n/s handbrakew performance should be attended to

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,071 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner face. brake pad only in contact with 50% of disc

Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,123 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YG02 JBM is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YG02 JBM, 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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YG02 JBM is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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