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RE02 WOD

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

129,513 mi
Last recorded129,513 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 WOD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 129,513 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 127,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,456 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 124,456 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 121,545 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 118,029 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,969 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 112,574 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 110,164 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 108,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre brake light inop

offside rear shocker worn

Fail 8 Jan 2018 108,453 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective insecure/damaged (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear shocker worn

Pass 6 Jan 2017

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 104,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak power steering pipes/hoses are damp with oil

Fail 12 Jan 2016 104,718 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak power steering pipes/hoses are damp with oil

Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,284 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 102,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 99,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls + close to cords inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2013 99,279 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light on

nearside rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

o/s/f t/c sensor link off

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls + close to cords inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 95,815 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 92,701 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 89,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 89,258 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 83,959 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 83,959 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 77,088 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 77,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,533 miles

Advise cleaning and adjusting handbrake shoes.

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2006 60,051 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 58,300 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 WOD is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RE02 WOD, 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 WOD registered?

RE02 WOD is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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