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SD02 XWB

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,533 mi
Last recorded85,533 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 XWB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,533 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres cracked between tread 225/55/16

engine management light on

engine oil level low

Fail 23 Jun 2016 85,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres cracked between tread 225/55/16

engine management light on

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,742 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,329 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,262 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,903 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

tracking

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,827 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 59,810 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

tracking

Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,310 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,711 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 21,244 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 XWB is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XWB, 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 SD02 XWB registered?

SD02 XWB is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is SD02 XWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD02 XWB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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