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MF02 GMG

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,223 mi
Last recorded106,223 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 GMG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 106,223 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 100,468 miles

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

headlights

several ball joint gaitors

Pass 13 May 2016 94,535 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 94,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 4 May 2016 94,473 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,468 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,468 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre worn smooth on edges.

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

Pass 3 May 2014 83,562 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 77,775 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 77,746 miles

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,350 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 69,825 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust rubber not connected

Pass 23 May 2011 69,825 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust rubber not connected

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,831 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,842 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,795 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,315 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,304 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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MF02 GMG is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF02 GMG, 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 MF02 GMG registered?

MF02 GMG is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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