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C20 TSH

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,056 mi
Last recorded140,056 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 TSH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 140,056 miles

air bag light on

Fail 15 Sep 2012 139,993 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 127,324 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 127,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 115,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 102,557 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 83,221 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 61,999 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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C20 TSH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C20 TSH, 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 C20 TSH registered?

C20 TSH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is C20 TSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 TSH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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