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MX02 HTY

2002 BMW 520

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,774 mi
Last recorded148,774 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 HTY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 148,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 148,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 138,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at side of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake efficency only just met, brakes may require adjustment or repair.

Temporary repairs carried out to headlamps as adjusters are defective.

Fail 27 Sep 2016 138,681 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush nearest brake caliper (lower) (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at side of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre over 15 years old.

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

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

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

Parking brake efficency only just met, brakes may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 130,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 124,446 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 124,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 119,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 112,743 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 112,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

traction light on

Pass 18 Jan 2012 102,061 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 102,061 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 85,628 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,549 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 63,290 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 52,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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MX02 HTY is a 2002 BMW 520 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MX02 HTY, 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 MX02 HTY registered?

MX02 HTY is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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