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RJ02 PHU

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,349 mi
Last recorded101,349 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 PHU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 101,349 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,644 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,803 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has a cracks outer tread

both front tyres has a cracks outer tread

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 93,212 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 93,187 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,497 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,771 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,292 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,892 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,507 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 68,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,904 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 61,903 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,199 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,584 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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RJ02 PHU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ02 PHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ02 PHU registered?

RJ02 PHU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is RJ02 PHU safe to buy?

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