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CA02 WTD

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,575 mi
Last recorded164,575 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 WTD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 164,575 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 158,998 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 159,000 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 158,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 153,047 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 153,047 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to/rear/2/pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 149,069 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 149,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 146,517 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear outer edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 144,163 miles

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

Nearside front tyre showing signs of wear outer edge.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 142,517 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 142,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

E.M.L displayed.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 138,543 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 138,543 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 136,085 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 130,319 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge(attention very soon needed)

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread on inner edge

rear anti-roll bar link arm ball joints have wear(attention soon needed)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 122,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 117,481 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 107,581 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 86,552 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing or tyre noisey when driven.

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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CA02 WTD 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 70%.

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 CA02 WTD, 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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What year was CA02 WTD registered?

CA02 WTD is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is CA02 WTD safe to buy?

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