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HW02 CFM

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,467 mi
Last recorded127,467 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 CFM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 127,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 118,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f brake disc slighlty corrroded

Pass 28 May 2009 107,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 91,258 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 90,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 75,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 60,405 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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HW02 CFM is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HW02 CFM, 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 HW02 CFM registered?

HW02 CFM is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is HW02 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW02 CFM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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