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RA02 PXZ

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 PXZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 100,914 miles

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

offside rear brake wear indicator wiring not attached

Fail 9 May 2013 100,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear brake wear indicator wiring not attached

Pass 2 May 2012 90,704 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2012 90,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 84,382 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2011 84,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 70,929 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on out side edge

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 12 May 2010 70,928 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on out side edge

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 11 May 2009 65,399 miles

O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link protective boot insecure.

O/S/R brake pad warning sensor insecure.

Fail 11 May 2009 65,399 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link protective boot insecure.

O/S/R brake pad warning sensor insecure.

Pass 1 May 2008 60,287 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit,nail in tread o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 4 May 2007 52,509 miles

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

N/S and O/S rear flexy brake hoses starting to perish.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2007 52,509 miles

N/S and O/S rear flexy brake hoses starting to perish.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,076 miles

1 washer jet inop on o/s

o/s/f [rear] lower ball joint has slight play

rear brake pads wearing low

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 PXZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PXZ, 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 RA02 PXZ registered?

RA02 PXZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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