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AU52 VXV

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,656 mi
Last recorded134,656 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VXV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,656 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 126,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 119,214 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear handbrake efficiency just above legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2017 111,377 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 105,722 miles

heat shield around rear exhaust silencer insecure

oil leaks on engine

Fail 2 Jun 2016 105,720 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshner (8.3.1e)

heat shield around rear exhaust silencer insecure

oil leaks on engine

Pass 3 Jun 2015 101,648 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS.C STOPLIGHT INOP.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 101,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS.C STOPLIGHT INOP.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,536 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK N/S.TYRES-O/S/R CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,555 miles

IDLE EMISSIONS HIGH.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PARK BRAKE APPLICATION ROUGH.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 91,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

IDLE EMISSIONS HIGH.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PARK BRAKE APPLICATION ROUGH.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,513 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 86,076 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 82,048 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 82,015 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,569 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 70,620 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,344 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 54,344 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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AU52 VXV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU52 VXV, 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 AU52 VXV registered?

AU52 VXV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is AU52 VXV safe to buy?

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