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YK02 WYX

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,393 mi
Last recorded149,393 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 WYX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 149,393 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 142,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 142,279 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 132,877 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 123,702 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm bushes worn ,

Pass 11 Dec 2007 117,004 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 117,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 126,507 miles

oil leak

slight play and noise in off side front steering arm

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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YK02 WYX is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YK02 WYX, 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 YK02 WYX registered?

YK02 WYX is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is YK02 WYX safe to buy?

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