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BM52 USA

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,117 mi
Last recorded85,117 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM52 USA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,117 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,270 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 79,270 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,540 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 73,540 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leak (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 67,781 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 67,781 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 64,336 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,336 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,422 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 59,422 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,051 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 49,010 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,686 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,805 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,615 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,738 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,616 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 USA 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 BM52 USA, 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 BM52 USA registered?

BM52 USA is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BM52 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM52 USA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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