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MH02 PNJ

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

178,821 mi
Last recorded178,821 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 PNJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 178,821 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure Heat shields (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 178,802 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.657 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure Heat shields (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 170,188 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 170,095 miles

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 158,612 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 154,194 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underbody showing corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 147,891 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 147,891 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front high beam bulb fitted incorrect

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 142,640 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 142,640 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 139,932 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

bonnet release mechanism partially seized hard to open bonnet

recommend a wheel alignment

Fail 1 May 2018 139,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split? (8.2.3)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

bonnet release mechanism partially seized hard to open bonnet

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 12 Apr 2017 134,537 miles

recommend a wheel alignment

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 134,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 13 Apr 2016 124,571 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat-sheild insecure

all brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 113,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 113,728 miles

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 100,472 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre showing age cracks

O/S/R Tyre inner tread starting too go out off shape.

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

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

Recomend a wheel alignment.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 100,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre showing age cracks

O/S/R Tyre inner tread starting too go out off shape.

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

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

Recomend a wheel alignment.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 85,925 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,748 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 73,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,994 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 51,642 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,271 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,761 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,441 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,188 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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MH02 PNJ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MH02 PNJ, 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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MH02 PNJ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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