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SN02 SAA

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,266 mi
Last recorded91,266 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 SAA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,266 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 91,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 85,052 miles

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

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

both sides front brake discs rusty

both sides rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2011 141,218 miles

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

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

REAR HEAT SHEILD INSECURE FOR EXHAUST

N /S /R DOOR NOT OPENING FROM OUTSIDE

Fail 5 Aug 2011 141,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

REAR HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

Pass 30 Jul 2010 132,063 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N / S/F MIRROR COVER BROKEN

Fail 30 Jul 2010 132,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N / S/F MIRROR COVER BROKEN

Pass 31 Jul 2009 118,695 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 118,695 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 101,228 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 101,228 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 85,254 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,254 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,248 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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SN02 SAA is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SN02 SAA, 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 SN02 SAA registered?

SN02 SAA is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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