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BT02 LRE

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,199 mi
Last recorded126,199 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 LRE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 126,199 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 126,199 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 105,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 105,906 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 97,244 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner edge

both rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2014 97,244 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing low inner edge

both rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,668 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 86,090 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 86,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 81,911 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,946 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 76,754 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 73,255 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,246 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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BT02 LRE is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT02 LRE, 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 BT02 LRE registered?

BT02 LRE is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is BT02 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 LRE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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