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NL02 HDK

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,760 mi
Last recorded119,760 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 HDK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 119,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside hand brake low reading

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 105,605 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S front tyre perished + cuts in side wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,433 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 90,432 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,288 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 86,285 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 85,681 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 85,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 81,188 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 81,188 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 75,964 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 70,494 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 70,491 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 64,487 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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NL02 HDK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL02 HDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL02 HDK registered?

NL02 HDK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is NL02 HDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL02 HDK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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