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DK02 ZFJ

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,976 mi
Last recorded114,976 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2014 114,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 108,891 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 96,033 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,236 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 71,975 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 672,245 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 67,225 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,300 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,962 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 41,740 miles

Advise o/s rear tyre (outer tread).

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 ZFJ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK02 ZFJ, 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 DK02 ZFJ registered?

DK02 ZFJ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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