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MT02 USM

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,431 mi
Last recorded78,431 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 USM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 78,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 78,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,496 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,795 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 75,334 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,731 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive offside rear differential drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,295 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,556 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,188 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,821 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,805 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,275 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,748 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 49,277 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,338 miles

slight delay on abs warning light all correct on 2nd check

Fail 28 Jul 2009 47,332 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc inner face starting to pick up

rearr disc pads getting low

slight delay on abs warning light all correct on 2nd check

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,350 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 42,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,249 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 32,568 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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MT02 USM is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MT02 USM, 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 MT02 USM registered?

MT02 USM is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is MT02 USM safe to buy?

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