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BL02 DFJ

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,961 mi
Last recorded140,961 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 140,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 136,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 136,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 127,780 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 127,777 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 25 Jan 2016 123,837 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 121,696 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 19 Jan 2015 121,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine light on

oil filler cap missing

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2014 119,994 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nsr brake slightly binding

suspect slight play in osr suspension arm bush

Pass 24 Jan 2013 118,748 miles

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

offside door mirror mount worn

Fail 24 Jan 2013 118,747 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside door mirror mount worn

Pass 10 Nov 2011 113,662 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 113,657 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 108,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front anitroll bar link has a spilt gaitor

nearside rear tyre has a slight crease on inner side wall

offside rear tyre has slight crease on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2010 108,761 miles

nearside front anitroll bar link has a spilt gaitor

nearside rear tyre has a slight crease on inner side wall

offside rear tyre has slight crease on inner sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2009 98,593 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)

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

brake warning light on

Fail 23 Jul 2009 98,593 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Aug 2008 89,080 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 82,027 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 71,827 miles

off side rear tyre tread getting low

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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BL02 DFJ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL02 DFJ, 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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BL02 DFJ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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