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RA02 OZR

2002 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,604 mi
Last recorded154,604 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 OZR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 154,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 154,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 153,357 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 153,357 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 150,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 149,113 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit - 2mm

Play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod

Slight play in both rear upper forward arm rose joints

Various oil leaks

Fail 27 Jun 2018 149,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper suspension arm outer rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper suspension arm outer rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit - 2mm

Play in all offside rear suspension arm rose joints

Play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod

Various oil leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2017 146,594 miles

N/side and O/side headlamps just pass aim test.

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

You require two new headlamps.

Fail 5 Jul 2017 140,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/side and O/side headlamps just pass aim test.

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

You require two new headlamps.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 144,206 miles

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

Offside Rear lower rear rose bush has slight play

rear brake flexi hoses just starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Jun 2016 144,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear lower rear rose bush has slight play

engine management light on

rear brake flexi hoses just starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jun 2015 142,146 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 142,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 139,292 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly lipped

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes

slight play in offside rear hub lower rose bush

Fail 30 Jun 2014 139,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly lipped

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes

slight play in offside rear hub lower rose bush

Pass 14 Jun 2013 129,660 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

High level stop light not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in both rear anti-role bar drop links

Play in offside rear lower rose bush

Pass 13 Jun 2012 116,264 miles

High level brake light not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in both rear anti-role bar drop links

Slight play in offside rear lower rose bush

Wipers smearing

Pass 27 May 2011 101,520 miles

Slight movement in offside rear lower rose bush

Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,061 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges and feathering on the inner edges

Nsf tyre has damage to the outer wall not exposing cords

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

osf h/lamp damp inside

Fail 9 Jun 2009 75,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

osf h/lamp damp inside

Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,121 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (strong advise)

Offside front headlamp glass full on condensation.

Offside rear lower suspension rear bush has play in (strong advise)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,256 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 47,668 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

slight fluid weep from steering rack at nearside

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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RA02 OZR is a 2002 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA02 OZR, 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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RA02 OZR is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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