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SB02 HKJ

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,035 mi
Last recorded114,035 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 114,035 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 107,569 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracked but no cord exposed

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2017 107,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose rear most (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked nut missing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure carrier (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracked but no cord exposed

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff leaking

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 12 May 2016 101,127 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front backing plate slightly loose

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,060 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake sticky

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,969 miles

brake pipes at side of petrol tank slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,855 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,950 miles

slight play at nsr wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,431 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 53,428 miles

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

Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,524 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,723 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 40,713 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,964 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 32,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,344 miles

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 HKJ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SB02 HKJ, 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 SB02 HKJ registered?

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

Is SB02 HKJ safe to buy?

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