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VA02 WZU

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,975 mi
Last recorded135,975 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 WZU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 135,970 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 130,751 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 123,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 115,776 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 115,755 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level n/working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 108,407 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,201 miles

front to back brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 94,393 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 94,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,896 miles

both front tyres have damage and splits on the inner walls, though no cords exposed at present.

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,485 miles

Park brake 17%..

Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,776 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 76,776 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,974 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 67,974 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,150 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r brake pad sensor disconnected

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,897 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,252 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm tread depth 235/45/17y

Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,314 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 19,141 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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VA02 WZU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VA02 WZU, 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 VA02 WZU registered?

VA02 WZU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 24 August 2002.

Is VA02 WZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 WZU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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