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RV02 NDC

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,748 mi
Last recorded106,748 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 NDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 106,748 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 106,423 miles

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

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 106,419 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also perishing on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 105,886 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 98,557 miles

small oil leak on engine

small rust both rear brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2021 96,367 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 96,364 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 93,822 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 89,754 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 89,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 25 May 2018 89,067 miles

Near side & off side rear brake discs corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 89,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Near side & off side rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 85,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 78,403 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 66,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 57,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre Perished.

Pass 15 May 2013 53,276 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on edges

Pass 15 May 2012 49,778 miles

third brake light n/w

Fail 15 May 2012 49,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

third brake light n/w

Pass 26 May 2011 46,436 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,030 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear # plate delaminating - legible at present

Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear reg plate delaminating - legible at present

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,587 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 30,587 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,330 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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RV02 NDC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RV02 NDC, 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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RV02 NDC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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