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HX02 EYC

2002 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,928 mi
Last recorded139,928 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 EYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 139,928 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 131,314 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 131,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 120,924 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 109,076 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 90,207 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 73,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light illuminated.

Fail 6 Mar 2007 55,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,142 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 EYC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HX02 EYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX02 EYC registered?

HX02 EYC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is HX02 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX02 EYC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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