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RV02 RXA

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jan 2017

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 211,324 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 198,536 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 198,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 188,750 miles

LARGE OIL LEAK

TRACKING REQUIRED

Fail 31 Dec 2012 188,750 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

LARGE OIL LEAK

TRACKING REQUIRED

Pass 8 Dec 2011 178,801 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 164,138 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

very strong advisory that the nearside front inner brake pad is worn to limit

Pass 11 Sep 2009 148,535 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 135,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 121,112 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2006 110,839 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 110,839 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RXA is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RV02 RXA, 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 RV02 RXA registered?

RV02 RXA is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is RV02 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV02 RXA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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