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RK02 UVU

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,192 mi
Last recorded160,192 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 UVU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 160,192 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 152,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 150,120 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 149,105 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 147,113 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 139,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested in wet conditions

Fail 7 Feb 2014 139,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp on lower limits

tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Feb 2013 130,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2012 121,151 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 121,147 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 111,907 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 98,317 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 81,849 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,909 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 31,132 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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RK02 UVU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RK02 UVU, 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 RK02 UVU registered?

RK02 UVU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is RK02 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK02 UVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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