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AO02 EGZ

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,806 mi
Last recorded173,806 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 EGZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 173,806 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 173,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure inside lamp unit insecure of head light bulb (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure inside lamp unit insecure of head light bulb (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 158,421 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insicure

Pass 8 Dec 2015 139,782 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2015 139,182 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 121,373 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 121,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 107,557 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 107,557 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 97,660 miles

Airbag system failure light on

Brake pad wear indicator light on

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 97,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag system failure light on

Brake pad wear indicator light on

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 91,442 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 91,442 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 85,649 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 82,106 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 74,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 58,090 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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AO02 EGZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO02 EGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO02 EGZ registered?

AO02 EGZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 13 May 2002.

Is AO02 EGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 EGZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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