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WR02 NZO

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

186,337 mi
Last recorded186,337 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 NZO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 186,337 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 179,921 miles

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable both side (6.1.7 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 171,159 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 163,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 159,538 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 153,885 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 153,885 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 150,033 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 149,992 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 136,879 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 136,879 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 120,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 104,641 miles

oil leaks

Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall perished.

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

Oil leak.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 89,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre side wall perished.

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

Oil leak.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,566 miles

offside rear brake warning wire disconnected

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 70,458 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,538 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,128 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,166 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 53,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,763 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,308 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 40,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,416 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 26,746 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,180 miles

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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WR02 NZO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 WR02 NZO, 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 WR02 NZO registered?

WR02 NZO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is WR02 NZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR02 NZO shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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