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GX02 ZEP

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,140 mi
Last recorded186,140 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 ZEP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 186,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 173,436 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2022 173,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp defective. Can not be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 172,548 miles

Washer jets output slightly reduced

Pass 28 Sep 2020 171,639 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 171,624 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 170,348 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 169,020 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 167,724 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 166,527 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 166,524 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 165,396 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 163,531 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 160,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 157,650 miles

Park brake only just met performance requirements

Fail 29 Mar 2012 157,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 154,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 154,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 152,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre side wall deteriorated slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2009 149,841 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked.

o/s rear (top rear) suspension arm has slight play in ball joint, advise replacement.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 138,969 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2007 135,226 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 135,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 129,016 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

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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GX02 ZEP is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GX02 ZEP, 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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GX02 ZEP is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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