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MX02 WRE

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,733 mi
Last recorded147,733 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 WRE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 147,733 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 147,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 145,074 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 143,218 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 140,901 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 139,821 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 137,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 131,736 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 129,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 129,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 123,585 miles

Brake Pad warning lamp on

MIL Lamp on

Nearside Mirror Cover missing

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

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 123,585 miles

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

Brake Pad warning lamp on

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

MIL Lamp on

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

Nearside Mirror Cover missing

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 114,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 114,954 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,963 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp inop

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers slightly worn

Fail 19 Feb 2015 98,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2014 89,306 miles

front pads low

informed by presenter air bag turned off due to childs seat

slight play in n/s lower wish bone arm bush

Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,747 miles

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)

air bag warning lit

rear brake pad wear indicator disconnected

Fail 9 Dec 2011 64,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,246 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,151 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,296 miles

UNABLE TO SEE REAR FLOORS AND OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,355 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,316 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,316 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,957 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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MX02 WRE is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MX02 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

MX02 WRE is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is MX02 WRE safe to buy?

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