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AF02 EJO

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,000 mi
Last recorded143,000 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 EJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 143,000 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 142,985 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 137,502 miles

Front brake discs corroded around inside edges

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

Wipers poor

Fail 23 Feb 2015 137,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded around inside edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Wipers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2014 127,452 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in offside rear upper forward suspension joint

Pass 12 Mar 2013 119,043 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Play in offside rear suspension

Windscreen washer operation poor

Fail 7 Mar 2013 118,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Play in offside rear suspension

Windscreen washer operation poor

Pass 9 Mar 2012 109,207 miles

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

both front discs pitted

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Mar 2012 109,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both front discs pitted

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 104,055 miles

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

both front discs slighty pitted

both rear discs slighty pitted

Fail 11 Aug 2010 100,728 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,605 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 93,234 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 93,232 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 84,216 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 82,334 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 66,812 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AF02 EJO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AF02 EJO, 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 AF02 EJO registered?

AF02 EJO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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