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GL02 VBC

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

109,447 mi
Last recorded109,447 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 VBC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 109,447 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 105,511 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency on minimum

Pass 23 Apr 2024 101,719 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,895 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,591 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,208 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 85,232 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,074 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,748 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 75,748 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,208 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 68,221 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 63,739 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 58,939 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 53,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 49,383 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 45,946 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,122 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 37,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 32,137 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2005 21,206 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 VBC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 GL02 VBC, 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 GL02 VBC registered?

GL02 VBC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is GL02 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL02 VBC shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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