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OU02 DYD

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,382 mi
Last recorded93,382 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 DYD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,382 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front numberplate damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2014 82,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,091 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 56,990 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 52,597 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,157 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,262 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,808 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 30,780 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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OU02 DYD is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU02 DYD, 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 OU02 DYD registered?

OU02 DYD is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for OU02 DYD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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