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RX02 GHY

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,964 mi
Last recorded109,964 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 GHY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 109,964 miles

brakepad warning light on dash

headlamp pattern poor

Pass 29 Oct 2014 98,887 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,749 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 9 Nov 2012 88,134 miles

oil leak from engine

white smoke from engine when emmisions tested

Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,689 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 79,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,039 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 74,039 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,622 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 69,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,307 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 66,307 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 61,539 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 61,539 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,476 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 49,476 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GHY is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

RX02 GHY is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RX02 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 GHY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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