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YH02 MHN

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,008 mi
Last recorded75,008 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 MHN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,008 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,611 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,547 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 54,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 46,128 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front brake discs worn

main metal brake pipes developing corrosion at rear around fuel tank

o/s rear antiroll bar drop link end slight wear/play

o/s rear tyre worn low and uneven on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2007 38,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,601 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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YH02 MHN is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH02 MHN, 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 YH02 MHN registered?

YH02 MHN is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is YH02 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH02 MHN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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