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J111 WAJ

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,985 mi
Last recorded90,985 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 WAJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 90,985 miles

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

Offside 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 10 Nov 2010 80,205 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 80,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 78,118 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 78,118 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 71,014 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 71,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 60,604 miles

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

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

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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J111 WAJ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J111 WAJ, 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 J111 WAJ registered?

J111 WAJ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is J111 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 WAJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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