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HK51 RNE

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,877 mi
Last recorded140,877 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 RNE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 140,877 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 5MM...

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 140,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT 5MM...

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 125,721 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 125,717 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2010 113,670 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 113,670 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

osf tyre very low on inner edge + 3mm.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 95,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,662 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 76,651 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 76,651 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 65,443 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,975 miles

chip in windscreen in a zone 6mm

rear tyres at 2mm

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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HK51 RNE is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HK51 RNE, 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 HK51 RNE registered?

HK51 RNE is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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