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BX52 AXT

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,834 mi
Last recorded133,834 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 AXT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 133,834 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

front brake discs lipped & corroded

nearside rear tyre on 2 mm in centre of tread

offside rear tyre on 1.6 mm in centre of tread

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 126,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 116,415 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 106,550 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 94,557 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 86,505 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 86,505 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,875 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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BX52 AXT is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BX52 AXT, 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

How do I check the history of BX52 AXT?

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What year was BX52 AXT registered?

BX52 AXT is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is BX52 AXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 AXT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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