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PF02 UXA

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,398 mi
Last recorded102,398 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 UXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 102,398 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 102,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 88,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,768 miles

front wiper blades just upto mot standard

n/s front tyre cracker and worn on inner edge

n/s rear tyre cracked, just upto standard

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar linkage

Pass 2 Aug 2010 82,538 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,120 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,459 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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PF02 UXA is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PF02 UXA, 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 PF02 UXA registered?

PF02 UXA is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is PF02 UXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF02 UXA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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