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VF02 OTN

2002 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,813 mi
Last recorded120,813 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 OTN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 120,813 miles

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low.may need adjustment or repair

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 120,784 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not secure reflectors loose in headlamp (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low reflector loose in headlamp (1.8)

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low.may need adjustment or repair

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 117,066 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 112,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,638 miles

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

cracks visible in front tyres

Pass 3 May 2011 89,233 miles

rear number plate water contaminated

Fail 28 Apr 2011 89,604 miles

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

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

rear number plate water contaminated

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,367 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 81,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,040 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,596 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,404 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,772 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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VF02 OTN is a 2002 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VF02 OTN, 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 VF02 OTN registered?

VF02 OTN is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is VF02 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 OTN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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