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VN02 VFC

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,832 mi
Last recorded105,832 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 VFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 105,832 miles

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

Front both shock absorber bump stops perished

Front headlights misty

Front wipers dirty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 105,525 miles

Air bag intermittent fault

Fail 7 Jul 2022 105,525 miles

Air bag intermittent fault

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 104,790 miles

Airbag light shows an intermittent fault

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 104,787 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Airbag light shows an intermittent fault

Front headlamps misty

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 102,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,497 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 82,713 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,030 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,773 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 68,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 64,184 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 64,159 miles

Nearside 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)

oil level low

Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,817 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,121 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 56,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 50,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,338 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,477 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 39,951 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,929 miles

Small chip off side lower windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2005 32,257 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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VN02 VFC 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 82.6%.

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 VN02 VFC, 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 VN02 VFC registered?

VN02 VFC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is VN02 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN02 VFC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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