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B10 URE

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,576 mi
Last recorded60,576 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 URE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,576 miles

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 ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficency has just met the requirment and service is recommended

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,367 miles

Brake pips has slight corrosion

Parking brake just met the requirement

Under tray and engine cover has fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 59,366 miles

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

Brake pips has slight corrosion

Parking brake just met the requirement

Under tray and engine cover has fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 56,778 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 56,778 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,805 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2011 52,088 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,088 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,066 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,135 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,309 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 25,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 19,587 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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B10 URE is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver 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 B10 URE, 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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B10 URE is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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The MOT history for B10 URE 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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