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AP02 AZO

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,391 mi
Last recorded142,391 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 AZO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 142,391 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 142,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 133,404 miles

front reg plate cracked

offside front link boot split

oil leak

play both rear link ball joints

play steering arms

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 121,210 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 114,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 114,337 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 106,783 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 106,783 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 106,672 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)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

movement in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2013 99,714 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 89,924 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,346 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2011 78,333 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,221 miles

Slight fluctutation on front brakes.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,581 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 57,360 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,566 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,836 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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AP02 AZO 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 72.2%.

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 AP02 AZO, 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 AP02 AZO registered?

AP02 AZO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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