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MJ02 FRZ

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,668 mi
Last recorded54,668 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 FRZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,668 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 54,668 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,291 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 49,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,008 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,395 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,483 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 37,812 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 34,958 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,412 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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MJ02 FRZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MJ02 FRZ, 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 MJ02 FRZ registered?

MJ02 FRZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is MJ02 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ02 FRZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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