CarVerify

Free Car Check

OY02 AOP

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,242 mi
Last recorded143,242 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 AOP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 143,242 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 136,750 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 131,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear outer (2.4.G.2)

both vehicle sills corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2015 131,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear outer as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear outer (2.4.G.2)

both vehicle sills corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2014 127,878 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 122,868 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 117,102 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 110,132 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 104,591 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 104,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 98,271 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 91,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 81,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 71,531 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 62,797 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OY02 AOP is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OY02 AOP, 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 OY02 AOP?

You can check the full history of OY02 AOP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OY02 AOP registered?

OY02 AOP is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is OY02 AOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY02 AOP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY02 AOP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OY02 AOP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.