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FL02 FFP

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

163,485 mi
Last recorded163,485 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 FFP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 163,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 158,925 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 May 2020 156,384 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 154,229 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2018 150,757 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2017 148,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 146,843 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2015 144,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2014 140,707 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 136,275 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 129,771 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2011 120,240 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 112,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 103,288 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 103,265 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,702 miles

engine cover fitted

rear discs rusty

under tyres fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2005 69,303 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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FL02 FFP is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FL02 FFP, 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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FL02 FFP is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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