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RX02 UOH

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,305 mi
Last recorded126,305 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,305 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on the edges

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 122,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 118,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 16 Feb 2012 112,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 107,992 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,643 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 88,286 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 76,954 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 76,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 63,546 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,912 miles

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

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 UOH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOH, 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 UOH registered?

RX02 UOH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is RX02 UOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 UOH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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