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OU52 VFG

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,648 mi
Last recorded132,648 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 VFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 132,648 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 125,890 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 125,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 119,122 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 119,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front discs are badly lipped & corroded, n/s pad worn & n/s front tie bar bush weakening (as marked). Thanx..

Pass 10 Jan 2009 109,769 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 109,756 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 101,068 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 94,214 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 78,349 miles

handbrake reading just within limits of 16%

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 VFG is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

OU52 VFG is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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