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PE52 RRV

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,309 mi
Last recorded136,309 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 RRV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 136,309 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture All rear brake pipes from center of front to rear both side over axle axle both side of brakes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 132,619 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 132,477 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill end. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill end. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive has oil leaks on engine, gearbox and diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

has a rear exhaust shield loose.

has some under tray damaged. front.

o/s/r parking brake, low effort and slow ?.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 129,737 miles

Offside handbrake only 50% of n/s.

Oil leak, but not excessive there is a fair covering of oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 129,737 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt totally split and separated. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside handbrake only 50% of n/s.

Oil leak, but not excessive there is a fair covering of oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 126,344 miles

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake efficiency just met. (1.2.1 (c))

vehicle battery failing.

Fail 2 Oct 2020 126,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid feed pipe disconnected ?. (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake efficiency just met. (1.2.1 (c))

vehicle battery failing.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 122,498 miles

MIL coming on intermittently

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

oil leaks

Fail 28 Sep 2019 122,373 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

MIL coming on intermittently

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

oil leaks

Pass 6 Oct 2018 117,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r to flexy's. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust shielding loose.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 112,913 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r.to flexy's (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 112,906 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r.to flexy's (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 103,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 103,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 96,581 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,668 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,582 miles

front wipers are juddering

trialer socket is tempermental could do with a clean

Fail 13 Aug 2013 84,582 miles

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

front wipers are juddering

trialer socket is tempermental could do with a clean

Fail 29 Jul 2013 83,915 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 76,427 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs ridged

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,724 miles

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

covers fitted to both sides front floors

off side front anti roll bar linkage joint upper dust cover split

Fail 9 Aug 2010 60,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

covers fitted to both sides front floors

off side front anti roll bar linkage joint upper dust cover split

Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,778 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 53,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,634 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,178 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 19,291 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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PE52 RRV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PE52 RRV, 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 PE52 RRV registered?

PE52 RRV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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