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EU02 ZDS

2002 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

125,443 mi
Last recorded125,443 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 ZDS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 125,443 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2025 123,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 120,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 118,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 116,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 112,488 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 112,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and offside (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 107,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,430 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 101,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 94,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,425 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 90,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,492 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 82,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 82,333 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,721 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,886 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall pereshing

Fail 7 Jul 2011 61,880 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall pereshing

Fail 22 Jul 2010 60,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,494 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,879 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 53,764 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,923 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 47,923 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,447 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,075 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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EU02 ZDS is a 2002 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 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 EU02 ZDS, 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 EU02 ZDS registered?

EU02 ZDS is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is EU02 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 ZDS shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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