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BU02 ZBF

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,655 mi
Last recorded129,655 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ZBF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 129,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 122,011 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 115,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 110,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 103,764 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 99,398 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,531 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 92,815 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 92,815 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 87,369 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,306 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 80,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 75,521 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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BU02 ZBF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU02 ZBF, 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 BU02 ZBF registered?

BU02 ZBF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is BU02 ZBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 ZBF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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