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MW02 NZX

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,418 mi
Last recorded171,418 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 NZX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 171,418 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 171,380 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 166,302 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 161,000 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 151,883 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 143,854 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2016 143,842 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 133,331 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 133,331 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 122,937 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 112,450 miles

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 104,703 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,728 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 89,308 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 82,068 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,245 miles

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

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 72,239 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 66,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 62,144 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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MW02 NZX is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW02 NZX, 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 MW02 NZX registered?

MW02 NZX is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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