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CV02 BDU

2002 BMW 520

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,825 mi
Last recorded105,825 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 BDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,825 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 104,587 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,390 miles

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2011 93,388 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,139 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,846 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 62,798 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 16 Oct 2007 46,919 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,275 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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CV02 BDU is a 2002 BMW 520 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CV02 BDU, 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

How do I check the history of CV02 BDU?

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What year was CV02 BDU registered?

CV02 BDU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is CV02 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV02 BDU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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