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OV02 SOC

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,272 mi
Last recorded112,272 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 SOC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 112,272 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 112,272 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 108,674 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 104,750 miles

intermittent squeeling noise when steering is turned

Fail 7 Oct 2011 104,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

intermittent squeeling noise when steering is turned

Pass 2 Oct 2010 100,856 miles

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

parking brake Your vehicle has only just met the reqired park brake efficiency. it would appear that braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Oct 2010 100,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 93,781 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 93,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside wiper blade splitting on tips, though still clearing screen at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2008 90,888 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on shoulders

Pass 3 Oct 2007 88,107 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 87,980 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 87,830 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 77,304 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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OV02 SOC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OV02 SOC, 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

How do I check the history of OV02 SOC?

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What year was OV02 SOC registered?

OV02 SOC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is OV02 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV02 SOC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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