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BM52 ANT

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,025 mi
Last recorded127,025 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM52 ANT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 127,025 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 126,325 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,252 miles

Offside door mirror glass slightly loose

headlight lenses going cloudy

Pass 15 Jul 2016 110,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 106,893 miles

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

neraside rear inner wall tyre close to showing cords.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,872 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 101,332 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 101,332 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 92,355 miles

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

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

Offside 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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BM52 ANT is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BM52 ANT, 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 BM52 ANT registered?

BM52 ANT is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is BM52 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM52 ANT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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