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H1 ANF

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,726 mi
Last recorded59,726 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 ANF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 59,726 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 57,812 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 57,318 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 56,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 55,030 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 54,020 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 52,739 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,514 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,873 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,019 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,187 miles

brake pad warning light on dash (front pads low)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 39,636 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,975 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 32,954 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wipers split

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,684 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,341 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,632 miles

ns wing damage/os sill damage

Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,237 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 22,384 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,881 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,496 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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H1 ANF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H1 ANF, 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 H1 ANF registered?

H1 ANF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is H1 ANF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 ANF shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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