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SF02 AXB

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,686 mi
Last recorded134,686 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 AXB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 134,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 133,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 132,849 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most rose joint and tube (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 130,966 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 127,676 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 116,343 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 116,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 111,393 miles

Both front tyres slight deterioration.

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 111,393 miles

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

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

Both front tyres slight deterioration.

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,157 miles

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

OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 107,157 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW.

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

OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 101,643 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 101,643 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,206 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 94,328 miles

ADVISE - REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE - REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 13 Jan 2010 88,820 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,129 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,882 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 14 Feb 2006 52,825 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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SF02 AXB is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SF02 AXB, 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 SF02 AXB registered?

SF02 AXB is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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