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BK02 BGU

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,660 mi
Last recorded150,660 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 BGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 150,660 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 150,374 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 149,936 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 149,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 148,300 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 147,296 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 147,273 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 146,118 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 144,900 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 143,865 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 Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 141,772 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 139,984 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 137,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 133,114 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 127,662 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 122,732 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 122,732 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 116,401 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 116,398 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 106,681 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 106,681 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

unable to check os rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

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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BK02 BGU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BK02 BGU, 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 BK02 BGU registered?

BK02 BGU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is BK02 BGU safe to buy?

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