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SD02 XFE

2002 BMW 520

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,853 mi
Last recorded102,853 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 XFE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 95,609 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 95,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,854 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 87,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,897 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 82,881 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,870 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 74,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,730 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 55,445 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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SD02 XFE is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SD02 XFE, 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 SD02 XFE?

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What year was SD02 XFE registered?

SD02 XFE is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is SD02 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD02 XFE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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