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RX02 CZH

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,820 mi
Last recorded159,820 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 CZH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2019 159,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 159,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 150,625 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 128,277 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 128,275 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 112,353 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 112,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,539 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 96,539 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 96,538 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 96,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,486 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 93,790 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 93,788 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 88,527 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 88,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 79,596 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 79,594 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear 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 5 Dec 2007 68,826 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,852 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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RX02 CZH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RX02 CZH, 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 RX02 CZH registered?

RX02 CZH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is RX02 CZH safe to buy?

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