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WA02 TMO

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,655 mi
Last recorded192,655 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 TMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 192,655 miles

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

crack line in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2018 186,385 miles

all brake discs slightly rusty

both rear( top rear susp arms ) have slight play

engine oil leak blowing back over some components

front brake fluctuation 15-20%

offside rear (both metal brake pipes slightly corodded )

slight rear brake fluctuation

Fail 12 Mar 2018 186,385 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r tyre inner 3/4 cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s/r very little effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s/r little effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

all brake discs slightly rusty

both rear( top rear susp arms ) have slight play

engine oil leak blowing back over some components

front brake fluctuation 15-20%

offside rear (both metal brake pipes slightly corodded )

slight rear brake fluctuation

Pass 24 Oct 2016 183,702 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 183,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 178,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Offside rear nail in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2014 174,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 147,457 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 134,725 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 118,434 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 118,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 103,513 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 88,902 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 75,627 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 75,627 miles

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

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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WA02 TMO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA02 TMO, 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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What year was WA02 TMO registered?

WA02 TMO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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