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DV52 FTU

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,249 mi
Last recorded93,249 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 FTU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 93,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 92,339 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,367 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 90,367 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 89,461 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,256 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 357,779 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,140 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 86,138 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,018 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,136 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 83,773 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,327 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,815 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 81,991 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 81,332 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 78,166 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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DV52 FTU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DV52 FTU, 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 DV52 FTU registered?

DV52 FTU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is DV52 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 FTU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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