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EO02 BYR

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,494 mi
Last recorded107,494 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 BYR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2010 107,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 107,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 91,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 81,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,124 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,528 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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EO02 BYR is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EO02 BYR, 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 EO02 BYR registered?

EO02 BYR is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is EO02 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO02 BYR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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