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RE02 XZK

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Lower coolent pipes insecure

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

corrosion to nearside, rear, lower, inner sill

Fail 4 Nov 2019

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on instead of sidelights (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower coolent pipes insecure

corrosion to nearside, rear, lower, inner sill

Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 94,162 miles

Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,512 miles

ADVICE BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON.

ADVICE TO CHANGE BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADE'S.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 90,652 miles

oil leaks

Fail 1 Nov 2016 90,649 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 8 May 2015 88,435 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 88,435 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,909 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,169 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front door dented

offside front mirror deteriorated

offside front window winder faulty

Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,895 miles

offside front shock absorber weak

offside rear noise from brakes when wheel is free-wheeled

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2012 80,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front shock absorber weak

offside rear noise from brakes when wheel is free-wheeled

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,123 miles

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2010 65,279 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,666 miles

Nearside front bumper and wing damage

Nearside front tyre puncture - repairable

Nearside rear tyre wearing low centre treads

Offside front antiroll link bar gaitor split

Fail 23 Apr 2009 46,662 miles

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

Nearside front bumper and wing damage

Nearside front tyre puncture - repairable

Nearside rear tyre wearing low centre treads

Offside front antiroll link bar gaitor split

Pass 12 Apr 2008 39,188 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 39,188 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,947 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 32,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,757 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 XZK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XZK, 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 XZK registered?

RE02 XZK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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