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DH02 HUT

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,716 mi
Last recorded119,716 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH02 HUT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 119,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 114,564 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 108,425 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes unable to fully check under cover

Fail 20 Feb 2013 108,425 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes under cover

Pass 17 Jan 2012 98,242 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroding on inner edges.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 88,907 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,526 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 80,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,948 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 70,368 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 63,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2008 63,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,375 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,022 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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DH02 HUT is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DH02 HUT, 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 DH02 HUT registered?

DH02 HUT is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is DH02 HUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH02 HUT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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