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B6 MBC

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,272 mi
Last recorded68,272 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 MBC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 68,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 64,578 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s And N/s Rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box And Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/s And N/s Front Steering Track Rod Inner Ball Joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 7 Oct 2021 64,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/s/r Lower Suspension Arm Lower Central Bush On Rear Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s And N/s Rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box And Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/s And N/s Front Steering Track Rod Inner Ball Joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,192 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 60,374 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 60,374 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 57,659 miles

Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust Corroded

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Outer Bush/Pin Has Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under Trays & Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 24 May 2018 57,655 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Outer Bush/Pin Has Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under Trays & Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 8 May 2017 54,631 miles

Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted

coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 54,631 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s Rear Cross Brake Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s And N/s Front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s And N/s Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted

coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 51,397 miles

Nail In N/s/f Tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 51,397 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure Head Lamp Lenses Insecure (1.7.3)

Nail In N/s/f Tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 48,326 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 48,326 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2014 45,897 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corrided at rear

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,928 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,989 miles

brake discs pitted

Pass 10 May 2011 40,663 miles

all brake disc pitted

Fail 4 May 2011 40,663 miles

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

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

all brake disc pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,433 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 37,527 miles
Fail 4 May 2009 37,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,491 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,139 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,572 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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B6 MBC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B6 MBC, 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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B6 MBC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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