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MA02 BVV

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,159 mi
Last recorded141,159 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 BVV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 141,159 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 141,159 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 135,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,593 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 123,592 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 115,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,462 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,703 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 81,703 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,871 miles

both front tyres outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,164 miles

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)

both front tyres = 3mm

Fail 27 Mar 2013 71,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front tyres = 3mm

movement in rear link bars

Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,872 miles

both rear tyres worn low

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,790 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,854 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,424 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,013 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 32,099 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW

O/S/R SEAT BELT ,RED BUTTON HAS TO BE PUSHED IN TO LOCK BELT TOGETHER

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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MA02 BVV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MA02 BVV, 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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MA02 BVV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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