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GD52 RZO

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,058 mi
Last recorded47,058 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 RZO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 47,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 46,278 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 46,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 45,525 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front fog lamp missing

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 44,637 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 44,637 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 43,784 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 43,148 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency just passed at 16%

Fail 18 Sep 2020 43,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency just passed at 16%

Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,196 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,169 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,161 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,094 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 36,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,990 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 33,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2014 32,082 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 29,957 miles

damage to o/s/f and o/s/r door panel damaged and n/s/r bumper end damaged.

rear brake pads worn 65-70%.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,992 miles

rear brake pads 60-65% worn.near and offside.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 27,991 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads 75-80% worn.

rear brake pads 60-65% worn.near and offside.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside front top antiroll bar link joint dust cover split

Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,909 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,463 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking in the tread.

offside rear handbrake 180 not locking.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 16,628 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,339 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 9,752 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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GD52 RZO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD52 RZO, 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 GD52 RZO registered?

GD52 RZO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is GD52 RZO safe to buy?

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