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GL02 FPO

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,166 mi
Last recorded123,166 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 FPO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 123,166 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 123,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 123,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

o\s and n\s\f tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2017 121,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 117,821 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre lumpy

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 117,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust, bowl lose (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre lumpy

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 116,131 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 116,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 112,761 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 112,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,341 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 107,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Tarction Light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre; inner tyre wear

Pass 26 Jan 2012 107,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Tarction Light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre; inner tyre wear

Pass 2 Nov 2010 105,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 98,743 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 83,333 miles

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

near side front inner wing cover insecure

steering rack slightly noisy

Pass 6 Feb 2007 69,460 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 59,144 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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GL02 FPO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL02 FPO, 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 GL02 FPO registered?

GL02 FPO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is GL02 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL02 FPO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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