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HX02 YHG

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,204 mi
Last recorded136,204 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 YHG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 136,204 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 130,706 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/stones in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/stones in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 125,936 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 125,830 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard lights flashing inconsistently

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on BOTH ! Edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake noisy(Clicking) : Investigation - Required

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On outer edge 0.5mm on inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 125,830 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard lights flashing inconsistently

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on BOTH ! Edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake noisy(Clicking) : Investigation - Required

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On outer edge 0.5mm on inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,390 miles

front tyres worn edges

nearside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

rearflexi brake pipes perished

Fail 14 Dec 2020 122,390 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn edges

nearside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

rearflexi brake pipes perished

Pass 16 Dec 2019 119,357 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn edges

Fail 16 Dec 2019 119,357 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn edges

Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,704 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 110,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2016 107,697 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.6-2mm

offside washer jet loose in bonnet

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 107,671 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre 1.6-2mm

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 103,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are out of shape on the inner tread

Fail 11 May 2015 103,894 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are out of shape on the inner tread

Pass 16 May 2014 98,393 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

pas resovoir leak

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate damasged

slight play rear roll bar links

Fail 13 May 2014 98,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

pas resovoir leak

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate damasged

slight play rear roll bar links

Pass 15 May 2013 90,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn weak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

Pass 15 May 2012 82,043 miles

front pads low

rear exhaust shield loose

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 15 May 2012 82,026 miles

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

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

front pads low

rear exhaust shield loose

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 18 May 2011 76,803 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

wiper blades smear in operation

Pass 18 May 2010 70,640 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 65,922 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 60,806 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 52,910 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 52,791 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,828 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 YHG is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YHG, 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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HX02 YHG is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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