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AE02 BHN

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,608 mi
Last recorded99,608 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 BHN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,608 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 97,239 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 95,060 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,597 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 91,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 87,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,972 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,521 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,488 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 77,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,962 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 67,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s rear indicator bulb is faded

rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,131 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 59,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs are worn advise replacement

rear indicator bulbs are faded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,525 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,584 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 42,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriate.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,098 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,605 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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AE02 BHN is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE02 BHN, 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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AE02 BHN is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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