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SR02 NNH

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,692 mi
Last recorded133,692 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 NNH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 133,692 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 120,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 110,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill

Nearside Rear Inner sill

Sills fitted with sill covers

Pass 6 Aug 2019 99,860 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 91,318 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,318 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 82,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,649 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 68,666 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 68,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,031 miles

underside corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 54,356 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 54,158 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,874 miles

SRS warning lamp remains on

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

Offside 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside and offside wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2012 47,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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)

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

SRS warning lamp remains on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,163 miles

both nearside and offside brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Jun 2011 42,163 miles

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

both nearside and offside brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,025 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,995 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 302,479 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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SR02 NNH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SR02 NNH, 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 SR02 NNH registered?

SR02 NNH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is SR02 NNH safe to buy?

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