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SM02 UCD

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,719 mi
Last recorded151,719 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 UCD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 151,719 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 17 May 2013 151,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 25 May 2012 147,050 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 5 May 2011 143,640 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 143,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 133,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2009 123,007 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 103,418 miles

offside front anti roll bar link slightly worn

offside side wing repeater bulb fading

rear diff leaking

Fail 10 May 2008 103,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front anti roll bar link slightly worn

offside side wing repeater bulb fading

rear diff leaking

Pass 19 May 2007 77,951 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,624 miles

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

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

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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SM02 UCD is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SM02 UCD, 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 SM02 UCD registered?

SM02 UCD is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is SM02 UCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 UCD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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