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J8 HJG

2002 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,026 mi
Last recorded178,026 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 HJG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 178,026 miles

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

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components-Wheel arch covers fitted-Sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 Covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2019 178,023 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle unable to reach requirements of 2500/3000 rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components-Wheel arch covers fitted-Sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2018 177,550 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 177,542 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 174,993 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 174,992 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 166,358 miles

225/55/16 X 4

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SEVER OIL LEAK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VARIOUS DENTS/SCRATCHES DAMAGE TO NUMEROUS ARAES OF VEHICLE

Fail 23 Feb 2015 166,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

225/55/16 X 4

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SEVER OIL LEAK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VARIOUS DENTS/SCRATCHES DAMAGE TO NUMEROUS ARAES OF VEHICLE

Fail 4 Sep 2013 152,067 miles

225/55/16 X 4

DASH INDECATES FAULT OSR S/LIGHT-NO FAULTS TOT ON VEHICLE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NS SILL DAMAGED

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/14

REARCENTRE STOP LIGHT INOP

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 152,067 miles

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225/55/16 X 4

DASH INDECATES FAULT OSR S/LIGHT-NO FAULTS TOT ON VEHICLE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS SILL DAMAGED

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/14

REARCENTRE STOP LIGHT INOP

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 147,715 miles

225/55/16 X 4

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRED=31/8/12

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Fail 3 Sep 2012 147,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

225/55/16 X 4

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRED=31/8/12

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Fail 18 Aug 2011 133,043 miles

225/55/16 X 4

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL LEAK

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/8/11

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 133,043 miles

225/55/16 X 4

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL LEAK

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/8/11

Pass 26 Aug 2010 118,332 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 103,961 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,754 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 34,028 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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J8 HJG is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 J8 HJG, 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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J8 HJG is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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