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YH52 MXR

2002 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,130 mi
Last recorded202,130 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 MXR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 202,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

slightly oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 189,124 miles

Chassis corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front headlamp output reduced - Advise further inspection

Nearside front tyre outer wall perished - Advise replacement

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little effort - Advise further inspection

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear suspension components corroded

Steering arm play

Undertray fitted

Excessive oil leak

Fuel pipe corroded under the vehicle

Fail 16 Dec 2015 189,123 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front headlamp output reduced - Advise further inspection

Nearside front tyre outer wall perished - Advise replacement

Nearside rear brake hose insecure - Advise repair

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little effort - Advise further inspection

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear suspension components corroded

Steering arm play

Undertray fitted

Excessive oil leak

Fuel pipe corroded under the vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2014 175,051 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2014 175,051 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 166,641 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 158,369 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 148,755 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 139,686 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 131,871 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 123,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 115,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 107,231 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 97,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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YH52 MXR is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YH52 MXR, 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 YH52 MXR registered?

YH52 MXR is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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