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RJ52 WZG

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 WZG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 93,285 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 80,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 68,062 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 67,402 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 67,402 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 66,894 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 65,586 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,760 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,915 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,005 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,234 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 54,215 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,328 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,394 miles

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

air bag warning light on

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,717 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly

slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,067 miles

N/S front tyre perished on sidewall

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

Very slight bulge in o/s front tyre outer sidewall

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,837 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,794 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,107 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,521 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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RJ52 WZG is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RJ52 WZG, 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 RJ52 WZG registered?

RJ52 WZG is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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The MOT history for RJ52 WZG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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