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RN51 RFO

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,750 mi
Last recorded182,750 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 RFO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 182,750 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 182,750 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 179,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 165,235 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 151,400 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 143,626 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 143,626 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 135,671 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 130,613 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,483 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 125,483 miles

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

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

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

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

tyre size 225/55/16

Pass 5 Nov 2012 118,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 118,490 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 111,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 104,434 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 104,434 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 95,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 85,636 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 85,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,134 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 65,843 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)

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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RN51 RFO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RN51 RFO, 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 RN51 RFO registered?

RN51 RFO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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