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SL02 SKL

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,715 mi
Last recorded142,715 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 SKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 142,715 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 133,436 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 133,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 92,851 miles

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

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 22 Jun 2015 92,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2014 81,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,498 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 66,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,663 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

near side raer tyre perished.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 55,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

near side raer tyre perished.

Pass 24 May 2011 53,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,298 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 44,646 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 44,646 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,123 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2008 41,123 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,202 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn close to the legal limit

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Offside parking brake effort slightly poor compared to nearside

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 5 May 2006 26,064 miles

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

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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SL02 SKL 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 68.4%.

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 SL02 SKL, 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 SL02 SKL registered?

SL02 SKL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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