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HY52 BVB

2002 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,237 mi
Last recorded109,237 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 BVB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 109,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

noise in engine bay possibly water pump

Fail 29 Jan 2026 109,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

noise in engine bay possibly water pump

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Feb 2025 102,713 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))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 102,706 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 29 Jan 2024 102,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 102,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,563 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 100,075 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 97,845 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 97,804 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,828 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,749 miles

HAND BRAKE ON LIMIT 16%

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 91,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,147 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 88,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,501 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,792 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,579 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 73,315 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,554 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,649 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,886 miles

top of windscreen tinted with tinted sticker fitted in b area

Fail 11 Mar 2011 45,792 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

top of windscreen tinted with tinted sticker fitted in b area

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,217 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,721 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,103 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 24,960 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,610 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 15,511 miles

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

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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HY52 BVB is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HY52 BVB, 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 HY52 BVB registered?

HY52 BVB is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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