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RE02 SUA

2002 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

207,559 mi
Last recorded207,559 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 SUA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 207,559 miles

All tyre trreads low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi slight leak

Fail 16 Apr 2016 207,559 miles

All tyre trreads low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust flexi slight leak

Fail 16 May 2015 177,711 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2015 177,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 153,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 143,975 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 143,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 136,296 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 27 May 2011 128,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 128,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low. recommend replace

horn poor

offside front tyre bold on edges, recommend replace

rear brake pads worn low, recommend replace

slight blow exhaust front pipe flexi section

some play nearside rear upper ball joint, recommend replace

front prop shaft coupling split/ excess movement.recommend replace

Pass 14 May 2010 118,228 miles

horn poor

play in both rear drop links

slight exhaust blow from front flexi joint

wear to all tyres inner edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 May 2009 107,938 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 107,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 102,107 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 102,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 92,416 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 82,096 miles

front tyres different size to rear tyres

front tyres worn on edges either side

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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RE02 SUA is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RE02 SUA, 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.

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What year was RE02 SUA registered?

RE02 SUA is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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