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HG02 ZVL

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,968 mi
Last recorded62,968 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 ZVL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 62,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 59,259 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 55,430 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 47,787 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 39,622 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 38,220 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 38,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 37,732 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 36,425 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 35,372 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 28,653 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 24,219 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 20,350 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 18,692 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,177 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,600 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,428 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,163 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 110,556 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 ZVL is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

HG02 ZVL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is HG02 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 ZVL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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