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RA02 OTN

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,319 mi
Last recorded78,319 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 OTN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,319 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 71,366 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,376 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 64,653 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 52,540 miles

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

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

o/s/inner and n/s outer washer jets not working

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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RA02 OTN is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RA02 OTN, 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 RA02 OTN registered?

RA02 OTN is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is RA02 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA02 OTN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA02 OTN have outstanding finance?

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