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RF52 EOC

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,100 mi
Last recorded128,100 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 EOC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 128,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 128,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and adjusters broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak bleed screw leaking and radiator badly bowed out of shape ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 123,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 120,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 120,655 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 115,793 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 115,681 miles

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

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

play in rack joints

rear flexis det

rear heatsheild adrift

Pass 22 Feb 2016 104,136 miles

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

rear heat shield adrift

slight play in rack ends

Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,133 miles

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

play in os rack end

Fail 18 Feb 2015 94,131 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

play in os rack end

Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,058 miles

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

rear heatsheild adrift

slight play in os rack end

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,304 miles

slight play in os rack end

Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,300 miles

Nearside 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)

slight play in os rack end

Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,611 miles

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

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

os tierod has slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2011 71,611 miles

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

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

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

slight play in os tie rod

Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,815 miles

Slight corrosion to o/s brake pipes to side of fuel tank

Fail 22 Nov 2010 57,813 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight corrosion to o/s brake pipes to side of fuel tank

Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,073 miles

Both o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,272 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,054 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 26,278 miles

near side rear seat belt not tested has child seat fitted

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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RF52 EOC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF52 EOC, 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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RF52 EOC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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