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RV52 HCH

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,555 mi
Last recorded79,555 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 HCH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,555 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,894 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)

both front wipers slightly split

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

front and rear number plates poor

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 17 Jul 2012 78,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

both front wipers slightly split

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

front and rear number plates poor

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,431 miles

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

o/s steering rack slightly damp

rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,955 miles

front and rear number paltes in poor condition

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,413 miles

Front brake pads approx 1/2 worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear number plate slighty faded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,162 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 58,162 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres bald on edges but not part of main tread pattern.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,762 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 17 Aug 2007 54,762 miles

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

both front tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,497 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

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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RV52 HCH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV52 HCH, 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 RV52 HCH registered?

RV52 HCH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is RV52 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 HCH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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