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EA02 MUV

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,895 mi
Last recorded154,895 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 MUV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 154,895 miles

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 151,919 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 146,350 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 142,060 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 139,990 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 139,988 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 136,892 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 133,863 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 125,395 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 116,574 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 112,327 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 112,295 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 105,111 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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EA02 MUV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EA02 MUV, 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 EA02 MUV registered?

EA02 MUV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is EA02 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA02 MUV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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