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DK02 UNU

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

144,241 mi
Last recorded144,241 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 UNU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 144,241 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 144,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 136,316 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 Oct 2013 136,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 133,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2011 120,669 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

handbrake may need adjustment just met minimum requirements

windscreen damage is only just outside prescribed area

Fail 21 May 2011 120,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads starting to get low

handbrake may need adjustment just met minimum requirements

windscreen damage is only just outside prescribed area

Pass 14 May 2010 98,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2010 98,180 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 75,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 72,133 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 72,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2008 127,860 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2008 127,855 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 104,043 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 104,042 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to the inside of the rear brake discs

Front tyres low tread

Pass 8 May 2006 75,824 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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DK02 UNU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 DK02 UNU, 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 DK02 UNU registered?

DK02 UNU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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