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AG02 DRG

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,246 mi
Last recorded148,246 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 DRG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 148,246 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 146,802 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 144,149 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 132,249 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

both sides outer sill slight corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2015 106,882 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 106,882 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 103,746 miles

noise on front wheel bearing when driven. not apparent when jacked up on ramp

Fail 18 Nov 2014 103,746 miles

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

noise on front wheel bearing when driven. not apparent when jacked up on ramp

Pass 19 Nov 2013 98,700 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 98,699 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 96,899 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,926 miles

o/s/rear brake disc worn and scored n/s/rear brake disc worn and scored

Fail 25 Oct 2011 93,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear brake disc worn and scored n/s/rear brake disc worn and scored

Pass 22 Nov 2010 87,903 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 87,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 80,851 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 75,121 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 75,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2007 65,010 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,442 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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AG02 DRG is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AG02 DRG, 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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AG02 DRG is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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