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GV02 HPF

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,225 mi
Last recorded79,225 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 HPF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 79,225 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in the wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nothing to repair for now (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 79,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in the wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nothing to repair for now (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 77,429 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose The inside baffle sounds noisy and loose when the silence is tapped from outside. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lenses are glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is badly corroded and will need replacing before next MOT. Section under rear seats on the O/S of the vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe in O/S/F inner wheel arch is corroded but no cause for concern at the moment. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lenses are glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is badly corroded and will need replacing before next MOT. Section under rear seats on the O/S of the vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 77,429 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose The inside baffle sounds noisy and loose when the silence is tapped from outside. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lenses are glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is badly corroded and will need replacing before next MOT. Section under rear seats on the O/S of the vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe in O/S/F inner wheel arch is corroded but no cause for concern at the moment. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lenses are glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is badly corroded and will need replacing before next MOT. Section under rear seats on the O/S of the vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,325 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,140 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 75,140 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 73,496 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 73,496 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 29 Mar 2021 72,237 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,126 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 68,412 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,066 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,038 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,793 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre perishing / splitting

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

Screen wash jet effort poor

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,433 miles

N/S front tyre perishing slightly inbetween treads.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2014 57,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

n/s/r tyre perishing on the sidewall,o/s/r tyre has cut in the tread.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,822 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)

n/s/r tyre perishing on the sidewall,o/s/r tyre has cut in the tread.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,463 miles

N/S/F tyre is perished

N/S/R tyre is perished

O/S/F tyre is perished

O/S/R tyre is perished

Fail 27 Mar 2012 51,925 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F tyre perished

O/S/R tyre perished

N/S/F tyre perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,925 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F tyre perished

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,322 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 44,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,874 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,162 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,270 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,925 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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GV02 HPF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV02 HPF, 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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GV02 HPF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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