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RF52 WGN

2002 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,820 mi
Last recorded144,820 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 WGN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2022 144,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 144,748 miles

Emissions not tested excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 141,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 132,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 132,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 131,291 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack boot is dam with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cuts in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and has smallm cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 130,600 miles

slight engine oil leak. oil on sump and subframe

Fail 2 May 2017 130,600 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 55 16 95h (4.1.D.1b)

slight engine oil leak. oil on sump and subframe

Pass 12 Apr 2016 130,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

heavy oil leak in engine bay

Fail 11 Apr 2016 130,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

heavy oil leak in engine bay

Fail 9 Dec 2014 129,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 129,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 128,124 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 127,720 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 127,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

bonnet hard to open unaided

Pass 6 May 2011 122,680 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 119,202 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 112,296 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 112,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 104,763 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 95,397 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 83,650 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 83,647 miles

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

rear brake discs very worn

rear brake pads very low on sensor

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 WGN is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey 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 RF52 WGN, 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 RF52 WGN registered?

RF52 WGN is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is RF52 WGN safe to buy?

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