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BF02 UKE

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,870 mi
Last recorded118,870 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 UKE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 118,870 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 109,063 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 109,063 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 108,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 99,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,635 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,356 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,328 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,979 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,894 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 65,894 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 59,517 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 59,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 46,501 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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BF02 UKE is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF02 UKE, 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 BF02 UKE registered?

BF02 UKE is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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