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HK51 WBU

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,105 mi
Last recorded116,105 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 WBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 116,105 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 116,089 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,845 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 105,845 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 93,983 miles

Nearside Front front lower suspension arm inner bush worn

Nearside Rear 235/45/17 tyre worn 2mm left

Rear both indicator bulbs orange faded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 93,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lens inside headlamp not attached (1.7.3)

Nearside Front front lower suspension arm inner bush worn

Nearside Rear 235/45/17 tyre worn 2mm left

Rear both indicator bulbs orange faded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,723 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,723 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,049 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 73,471 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,471 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,368 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 66,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,196 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,966 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 48,290 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,290 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,974 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing thin in middle of tread

Pass 29 Dec 2005 37,089 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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HK51 WBU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

HK51 WBU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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