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VO02 YUJ

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,549 mi
Last recorded131,549 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 YUJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 131,549 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 131,392 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 124,203 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 118,329 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 113,452 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 108,511 miles

side skirts fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2013 105,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 103,113 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 101,716 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 98,251 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 93,681 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 89,734 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 83,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 71,294 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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VO02 YUJ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VO02 YUJ, 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 VO02 YUJ registered?

VO02 YUJ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VO02 YUJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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