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HG02 OJR

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,632 mi
Last recorded106,632 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 OJR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 106,632 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 106,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 106,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 106,332 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 105,955 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 105,837 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 105,271 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 102,272 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 102,271 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear suspension (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear suspension (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,929 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread 225/55/16Y

Fail 24 Dec 2018 97,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread 225/55/16Y

Fail 19 Sep 2018 97,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper trailing arm bush deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 96,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 92,428 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

front tires worn on outside edge

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,186 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 82,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,010 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,675 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 67,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,397 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,678 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,392 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 50,531 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,825 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 29,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2006 23,680 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 18,202 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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HG02 OJR 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 78.6%.

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 HG02 OJR, 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 HG02 OJR registered?

HG02 OJR is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is HG02 OJR safe to buy?

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