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FE02 SRY

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,484 mi
Last recorded109,484 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 SRY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 109,484 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 96,392 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,967 miles

parking brake just met requirement

Fail 10 Oct 2014 92,964 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)

parking brake just met requirement

Pass 28 Sep 2013 91,376 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 86,373 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,068 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,537 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 63,698 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 63,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,980 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,349 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 58,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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FE02 SRY is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FE02 SRY, 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 FE02 SRY registered?

FE02 SRY is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is FE02 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE02 SRY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE02 SRY have outstanding finance?

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