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SB02 HBZ

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,260 mi
Last recorded162,260 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 HBZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 162,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 157,922 miles

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

advise metal brake pipes slight rusting

advise minimum play both front hub area's

advise n/s/r droplink

Pass 27 Sep 2013 151,121 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 144,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 134,609 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 134,609 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 127,228 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 127,228 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 116,169 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 116,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 105,470 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 105,470 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 102,137 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 90,179 miles

Rear 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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SB02 HBZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

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

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