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YJ02 UCU

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,069 mi
Last recorded141,069 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 UCU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 141,069 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 141,069 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 132,327 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 132,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 122,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 113,328 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 105,150 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,758 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 89,741 miles

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

Nearside front brake hose poor routing but not stretched or rubbing

Pass 20 May 2008 86,216 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 86,216 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 85,136 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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YJ02 UCU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ02 UCU, 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 YJ02 UCU registered?

YJ02 UCU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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