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YG52 UHP

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,980 mi
Last recorded99,980 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 UHP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 99,980 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,965 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 97,949 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 96,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 95,713 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 95,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 89,063 miles

handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,824 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 75,327 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)

mil light on

Pass 5 May 2015 67,839 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 67,839 miles

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

check engine light on

Pass 6 May 2014 60,879 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 54,490 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,886 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 41,980 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 37,022 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 31,514 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 May 2008 26,199 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,637 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,023 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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YG52 UHP is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG52 UHP, 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 YG52 UHP registered?

YG52 UHP is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is YG52 UHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG52 UHP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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