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SB02 HBU

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,831 mi
Last recorded130,831 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 HBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 130,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 129,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 129,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 124,762 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 116,762 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 10,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 10,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 98,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 98,449 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 94,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 85,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 123,266 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 123,251 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SB02 HBU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB02 HBU, 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 SB02 HBU registered?

SB02 HBU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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