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NC02 CVV

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,160 mi
Last recorded107,160 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 CVV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 107,160 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 95,239 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 87,055 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 82,905 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 82,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,039 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 70,659 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,836 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,867 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,755 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,823 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,352 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 61,352 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,466 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,803 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 50,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,792 miles

Airbag warning light staying on

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,649 miles

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

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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NC02 CVV 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 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 NC02 CVV, 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 NC02 CVV registered?

NC02 CVV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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