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B20 DOV

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,688 mi
Last recorded50,688 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 DOV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 50,688 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 50,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction repair wire clear fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 49,981 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 49,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak on rear axle contaminating bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2023 49,352 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 49,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 45,967 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,735 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,983 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 42,998 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 42,212 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,178 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,275 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 39,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 37,430 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2015 37,430 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,188 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 35,188 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,759 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 29,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,803 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 25,399 miles

Damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Seal on fuel cap starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,969 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,971 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 20,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jun 2006 18,315 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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B20 DOV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B20 DOV, 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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B20 DOV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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