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PK02 ZHT

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,743 mi
Last recorded85,743 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 ZHT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,743 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 80,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,555 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 66,795 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 66,790 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 62,249 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,016 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,782 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,513 miles

All tyres have minor cracks

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,061 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,337 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 36,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 34,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 32,936 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 30,834 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 28,530 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 22,211 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,166 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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PK02 ZHT is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PK02 ZHT, 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 PK02 ZHT registered?

PK02 ZHT is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is PK02 ZHT safe to buy?

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