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DF02 UYR

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,546 mi
Last recorded155,546 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 UYR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 155,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both anti roll bar bushes slight play.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake just met the limit.

engine oil cap missing.

Fail 14 Jul 2018 155,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Front both anti roll bar bushes slight play.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear hand brake just met the limit.

engine oil cap missing.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 153,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 148,090 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 140,339 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 140,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 124,959 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 117,306 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 108,129 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 99,130 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2010 93,659 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 93,659 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 73,991 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 73,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,014 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,859 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,278 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 22,882 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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DF02 UYR is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF02 UYR, 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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DF02 UYR is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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