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FA02 FGF

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,716 mi
Last recorded134,716 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 FGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 134,716 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 134,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,429 miles

blue smoke from exhaust

parking brake efficiency only just made the requirements of 16%

Fail 8 Jul 2016 128,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17 y sport maxx (4.1.E.1)

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

blue smoke from exhaust

parking brake efficiency only just made the requirements of 16%

Pass 29 Jul 2015 124,312 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 120,859 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 120,859 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 119,270 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 113,910 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2012 113,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 109,697 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 109,697 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on legal limit(235/45r17)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,230 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 103,025 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 97,181 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 97,181 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 85,861 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 75,116 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,888 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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FA02 FGF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FA02 FGF, 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 FA02 FGF registered?

FA02 FGF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is FA02 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 FGF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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