MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,653 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
EML ON DASH.
REAR SILENCER HEAT SHEILD INSECURE.
SUSPECT CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FILLED SYSTEM WITH WATER.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
EML ON DASH.
REAR SILENCER HEAT SHEILD INSECURE.
SUSPECT CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FILLED SYSTEM WITH WATER.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO02 AEF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 SO02 AEF, 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
How do I check the history of SO02 AEF?
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What year was SO02 AEF registered?
SO02 AEF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2002.
Is SO02 AEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for SO02 AEF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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