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YJ02 UCM

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,079 mi
Last recorded108,079 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 UCM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 108,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 108,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 105,105 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 105,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 99,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,903 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 95,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 94,554 miles

Offside Front tyre worn and splitting on outer tread

both sides rear tyres splitting on side walls

Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,578 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 93,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 93,249 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 93,249 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

e/m light on

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,767 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 92,757 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 88,559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,434 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 76,434 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,446 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,575 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,198 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 49,077 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 43,113 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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YJ02 UCM is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ02 UCM, 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 YJ02 UCM registered?

YJ02 UCM is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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