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AU52 HXH

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,855 mi
Last recorded175,855 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HXH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 175,855 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 175,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 159,978 miles

Nearside Rear jacking points minor correded

Offside Rear jacking point minor corrded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 139,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 139,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 126,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 116,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 104,122 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 104,050 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,771 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vertical aim control not working on both headlamps

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front shock absorber is mounted in wrong position

Pass 31 Aug 2011 85,556 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,632 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 77,281 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre very low on pressure

Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,077 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,046 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 60,947 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 52,421 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,231 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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AU52 HXH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,444 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AU52 HXH, 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 AU52 HXH registered?

AU52 HXH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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