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MW51 HFL

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,213 mi
Last recorded74,213 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 HFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 74,213 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Apr 2025 73,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 72,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 71,917 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,862 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 69,349 miles

Under-trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2021 69,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 66,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,667 miles

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

n/s and o/s a/roll link ball joint covers in poor condition.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,393 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,738 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,883 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,861 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 30,225 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,312 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 29,022 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 29,022 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 5 Jan 2010 28,300 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 28,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,525 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 26,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyre sidewall cracked and nearside rear worn on inner shoulder

Both registration plates discoloured

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Petrol cap seal cracked

Rear diff oil leak

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,757 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Both registration plates discoloured

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,538 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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MW51 HFL is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MW51 HFL, 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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MW51 HFL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is MW51 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW51 HFL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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