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HN02 VNY

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,090 mi
Last recorded159,090 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 VNY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 159,090 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pad wear indicator light is on, new brake pads have been fitted

front number plate has a small crack but is but can be read

o/s/f top linkbar dust cover is slightly dereriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2014 159,089 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pad wear indicator light is on, new brake pads have been fitted

front number plate has a small crack but is but can be read

o/s/f top linkbar dust cover is slightly dereriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2013 155,946 miles

hand brake low effort

Pass 1 Feb 2012 150,787 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 146,971 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 142,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 137,296 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 134,417 miles

Front & rear pad wear sensors not fitted damaged & causing short out.

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)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 134,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front & rear pad wear sensors not fitted damaged & causing short out.

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)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 120,545 miles

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

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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HN02 VNY is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HN02 VNY, 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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HN02 VNY is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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