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HX02 BHV

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,206 mi
Last recorded94,206 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 BHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 94,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 94,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 93,941 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 93,484 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 91,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 89,078 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 86,834 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 86,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 85,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 82,597 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,772 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 73,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,702 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,426 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,288 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,968 miles

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

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

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Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,840 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 53,840 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 51,469 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 49,938 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 48,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 35,303 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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HX02 BHV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HX02 BHV, 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 HX02 BHV registered?

HX02 BHV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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