MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber 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 wearing on outter edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Heat shield loose and rattling over rear silencer
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Oil leak on engine
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear body heat shield loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres edged off
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre down to 1.7mm (legal limit is 1.6mm)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre down to 1.7mm o/s/r 2mm (legal limit is 1.6mm)
Both front tyres edging off
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FL02 AFF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 FL02 AFF, 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 FL02 AFF registered?
FL02 AFF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2002.
Is FL02 AFF safe to buy?
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