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S6 HRF

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,442 mi
Last recorded39,442 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 HRF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 39,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 39,314 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 39,062 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 38,872 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 38,797 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 38,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 38,331 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,194 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended strut top mount (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front cracks in tread of tyre, not showing cords

Offside Front cracks in tread of tyre, not showing cords

Offside Front steel brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 34,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated but still sealing correctly

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,495 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,398 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked / perished

offside front brake heat shield 1x fixing loose.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,921 miles

both rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

covers under vehicle obscurring view

Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,173 miles

Both rear discs pitted

Both rear tyres rubber cracling inbetween treads and on the walls

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,868 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres forming cracks with age

Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,661 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres deteriorating with age

offside rear tyre deteriorating with age

Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,266 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyre sidewalls deteriorating and cracks forming in tread channels due to age

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,664 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,575 miles

both front tyres and also the offside rear tyre are showing signs of perishing(cracks between tread blocks).

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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S6 HRF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S6 HRF, 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 S6 HRF registered?

S6 HRF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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