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BL51 XSX

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,710 mi
Last recorded119,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 XSX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 119,710 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 119,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 115,576 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 110,458 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 110,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 105,021 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 105,012 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,738 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 97,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 91,018 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,540 miles

All tyres cracking /deteriorating, no cords are visible.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres have damage to outer walls, no cords visible.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,540 miles

All tyres cracking /deteriorating, no cords are visible.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres have damage to outer walls, no cords visible.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,266 miles

All tyres starting to deteriorate, no reinforcing seen.

Rear brake discs corroded, not considered excessively weakened or insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2013 86,125 miles

Very slight damage on nearside rear tyre sidewall, no reinforcing seen.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 85,004 miles

Nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged, no cords visible.

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged no cords visible, and hairline cracks appearing between treads -no cords visible.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,004 miles

Nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged, no cords visible.

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

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged no cords visible, and hairline cracks appearing between treads -no cords visible.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 84,146 miles

Near side front outer tyre wall damaged, not excessive as no re-inforcment visible

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,104 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 80,421 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 80,421 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 76,833 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 76,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 24 Jan 2007 68,511 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 68,509 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake disc's in poor condition advise

Pass 24 Jan 2006 60,595 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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BL51 XSX is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BL51 XSX, 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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BL51 XSX is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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