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HJ02 HCK

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,773 mi
Last recorded84,773 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 HCK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,773 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,342 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,056 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 21 Mar 2013 72,803 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,307 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,530 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 59,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 52,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,197 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,804 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s parking brake low, but reached limit!

Fail 18 Mar 2008 38,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,091 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,632 miles

front and rear brake pads are worn low

Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,588 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 25,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 HCK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCK, 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 HCK registered?

HJ02 HCK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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