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NX02 OZF

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,925 mi
Last recorded112,925 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX02 OZF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 112,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both o/s jacking blocks are missing

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover is insecure

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint

Pass 16 Apr 2022 109,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to body near the o/s/f jacking block

corrosion to chassis

engine cover fitted

fluid residue on the power steering pump and pipe

n/s/f washer jet not working

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2021 104,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm - 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to body near the o/s/f jacking block

corrosion to chassis

n/s/f brake pad wear wiring is insecure

n/s/f washer jet is very weak

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r jacking block is missing

Fail 1 Apr 2021 104,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm - 225 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to body near the o/s/f jacking block

corrosion to chassis

n/s/f brake pad wear wiring is insecure

n/s/f washer jet is very weak

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r jacking block is missing

Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to both lower side sections of the body

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

o/s/f jacking block missing

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 21 Jan 2020 100,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to both lower side sections of the body

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

o/s/r jacking block is missing

oil residue on the engine

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

front suspension is lowered (recommend have front shockers replaced)

front tyres are wearing on inner edge

park brake requires attention (offside)

Fail 16 Jan 2019 94,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

front suspension is lowered (recommend have front shockers replaced)

front tyres are wearing on inner edge

park brake requires attention (offside)

Pass 10 Jan 2018 88,034 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,247 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front rack slight play

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

Offside Front rack slight play

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 79,069 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 79,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 75,049 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 75,020 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 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,315 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 71,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,251 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,491 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2008 43,365 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,020 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,979 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)

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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NX02 OZF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NX02 OZF, 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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NX02 OZF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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