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SH02 OLR

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,597 mi
Last recorded101,597 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 OLR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 101,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,618 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear badly corroded (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2018 96,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear badly corroded (3.5.1i)

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,485 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

bonnet safety catch sticking

engine management light on

Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,469 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

bonnet safety catch sticking

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt lock appears slightly loose in operation

Nearside Rear tyre very near legal limit ( 225/55 R16 )

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front seatbelt slightly slow to return

Quite a lot of oil around engine - fumes inside of vehicle

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 84,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. reflector insecure (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. reflector insecure (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt lock appears slightly loose in operation

Nearside Rear tyre very near legal limit ( 225/55 R16 )

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front seatbelt slightly slow to return

Quite a lot of oil around engine - fumes inside of vehicle

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,403 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,722 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 15 Mar 2013 70,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,919 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,385 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 49,668 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 45,264 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 39,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 33,611 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 31,524 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 31,524 miles

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

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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SH02 OLR 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 75%.

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 SH02 OLR, 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 SH02 OLR registered?

SH02 OLR is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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