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W902 TLD

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,929 mi
Last recorded102,929 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW902 TLD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 102,929 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,636 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 95,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,054 miles

airbag lamp on

dampness in offside headlight

nearside rear brake disc rusty on inner face

very heavy cracking to all four tyres and rears on 2mm (very poor condition)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 80,810 miles

damp in o/s/f head light

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,102 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,488 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,970 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres worn off on inner edge

play in both rear suspention top stablizer arm outer ball joints

slight judder from both front brakes

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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W902 TLD is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,099 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 W902 TLD, 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 26 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 W902 TLD registered?

W902 TLD is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W902 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W902 TLD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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