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J444 DLC

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,398 mi
Last recorded143,398 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 DLC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 143,398 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 142,030 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 140,718 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 139,505 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 138,149 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 138,122 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 135,346 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing crack around bottom bush (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper ball joint boot worn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 122,883 miles

Nearside Front drop link

both rear sill to floor corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2018 110,385 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,732 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 98,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,232 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,013 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,424 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 70,420 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,633 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,017 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,700 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,435 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 35,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,917 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,140 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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J444 DLC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J444 DLC, 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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J444 DLC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is J444 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 DLC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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