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JW52 RTW

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

138,708 mi
Last recorded138,708 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW52 RTW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 138,708 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 136,925 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 134,727 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 131,710 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 125,552 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 122,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 117,866 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 113,707 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, 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)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,680 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 105,310 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 97,911 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,021 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 84,021 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front and rear number plates velcro stick on

Fail 4 Jan 2011 69,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,844 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 62,372 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,343 miles

front brake pads are over half worn

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,629 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 42,186 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,756 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 29,478 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

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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JW52 RTW is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 JW52 RTW, 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 JW52 RTW registered?

JW52 RTW is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for JW52 RTW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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