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VK02 TZW

2002 BMW 520

Blue Lpg 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

241,143 mi
Last recorded241,143 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 TZW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 241,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 241,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 239,622 miles

Handbrake low for type of car

Pass 22 Apr 2016 235,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 222,232 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 205,182 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 15 Apr 2014 204,478 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 Apr 2013 186,814 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 167,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 139,408 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 124,809 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside handbrake performance slightly down

rear number plate backing starting to lift

Pass 23 Apr 2009 121,338 miles

A B S warinig light on when the vehicle was in the workshop but operating ok at the time of test (suspect system fault) recomend inspection.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 121,319 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 116,003 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 108,790 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 103,151 miles

n/s/r brake sticking

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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VK02 TZW is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK02 TZW, 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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VK02 TZW is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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