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OU52 PFK

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,962 mi
Last recorded97,962 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 PFK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 97,962 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 95,558 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ADVISE

Fail 29 Jul 2009 95,558 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ADVISE

Pass 7 Aug 2008 91,617 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 88,130 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 88,128 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn low on the outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 85,739 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OU52 PFK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU52 PFK, 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 OU52 PFK registered?

OU52 PFK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is OU52 PFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU52 PFK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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