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PO02 RBU

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

91,993 mi
Last recorded91,993 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO02 RBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 91,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 90,725 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 89,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 87,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,085 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,379 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,323 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 82,725 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,301 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,541 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,441 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,175 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,395 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 61,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 61,341 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,972 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,790 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,888 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 39,999 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,790 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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PO02 RBU 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 PO02 RBU, 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 PO02 RBU registered?

PO02 RBU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is PO02 RBU safe to buy?

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