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RX02 NZV

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,621 mi
Last recorded116,621 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 NZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,621 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 116,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,538 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 114,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 108,790 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 103,805 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 103,805 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 100,110 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut but not showing the cords yet

steering arms slightly playing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 95,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2009 88,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 74,383 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,965 miles

wipers poor operation

Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,773 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wipers poor operation + washers poor

Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,690 miles

Plastic undertray fitted. †Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 11 Apr 2006 50,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

under tray fitted

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 NZV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black 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 RX02 NZV, 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 RX02 NZV registered?

RX02 NZV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is RX02 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 NZV 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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