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HV02 YLS

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,338 mi
Last recorded130,338 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 YLS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 130,338 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 122,159 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 122,159 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 112,429 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 103,044 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 87,849 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 70,707 miles

Re-check front brake pads in approx' 5,000 miles

Pass 4 May 2007 59,008 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 44,866 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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HV02 YLS is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV02 YLS, 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 HV02 YLS registered?

HV02 YLS is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is HV02 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV02 YLS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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