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RE02 VHV

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,623 mi
Last recorded125,623 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 125,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf inner rack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 117,578 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 105,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,979 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 97,060 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 97,060 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,635 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,748 miles

engine has oil leaks

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,107 miles

engine has oil leaks

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit 2mm

Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine has oil leaks

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit 2mm

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,913 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 79,913 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,119 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 5 Oct 2013 73,602 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the outer edges

engine oil leaks

powersteering bottle is damp in oil

Fail 5 Oct 2013 73,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres are slightly worn on the outer edges

engine oil leaks

powersteering bottle is damp in oil

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,642 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,449 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 60,372 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer treads

both rear tyres getting low on tread

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,086 miles

front windscreen washers weak

off side rear tyre nail in outer tread unrepariable

Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,340 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 46,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 35,862 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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RE02 VHV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RE02 VHV, 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 RE02 VHV registered?

RE02 VHV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is RE02 VHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 VHV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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