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HJ02 AWY

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,421 mi
Last recorded57,421 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 AWY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,421 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake feed pipes pitted. o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

n/s hand brake reading lower than normal.

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked on outer side walls.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged feed to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to under covers fitted.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,761 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,640 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,798 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 41,205 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,311 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,492 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,970 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,979 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,986 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,905 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,166 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 25,396 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,218 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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HJ02 AWY is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HJ02 AWY, 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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What year was HJ02 AWY registered?

HJ02 AWY is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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