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AJ02 AVK

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,903 mi
Last recorded105,903 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 AVK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 105,903 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 101,984 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,781 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 98,781 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,745 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,007 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 91,808 miles

N/S/F brake pad sensor insecure

Pass 30 May 2009 88,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,907 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 81,480 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,388 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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AJ02 AVK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJ02 AVK, 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 AJ02 AVK registered?

AJ02 AVK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is AJ02 AVK safe to buy?

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