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BJ02 VJC

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,080 mi
Last recorded146,080 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VJC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 146,080 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)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 140,032 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 140,032 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 132,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 120,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 97,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 97,674 miles

stone chip in windscreen †offside front antiroll bar ball joint has slight play

Fail 6 Sep 2006 97,629 miles

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 6 Mar 2006 91,195 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BJ02 VJC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ02 VJC, 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 BJ02 VJC registered?

BJ02 VJC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ02 VJC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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