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R88 DFH

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,951 mi
Last recorded144,951 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 DFH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 144,951 miles

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

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 23 Sep 2020 137,682 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 137,682 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 134,918 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 133,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

battery lamp illuminated on dashboard display.

offside rear metal brake pipes corroding slightly (near fuel tank )

oil leak!

Fail 28 Sep 2018 133,635 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

battery lamp illuminated on dashboard display.

offside rear metal brake pipes corroding slightly (near fuel tank )

oil leak!

Pass 28 Sep 2017 131,887 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn down very close to legal limit.

slight screen damage outside zone A.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 131,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn down very close to legal limit.

slight screen damage outside zone A.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 130,364 miles

Centre brake light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 124,840 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 118,803 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 113,670 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 113,670 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 109,051 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 101,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 91,679 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 91,669 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 85,142 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2008 77,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 58,246 miles

osf tyre 3mm

stone chip in drivers view (with-in 10mm)

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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R88 DFH 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 80%.

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 R88 DFH, 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 R88 DFH registered?

R88 DFH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is R88 DFH safe to buy?

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