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CA51 CAO

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,164 mi
Last recorded146,164 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 CAO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 146,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 146,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 134,665 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 123,549 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 123,549 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 119,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,037 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 115,037 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag light lit

Pass 18 Feb 2011 106,378 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 101,159 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 95,077 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

airbag warning light is on

horn not is slightly quieter than normal but still gives a warning to other drivers

Fail 20 Feb 2009 95,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

airbag warning light is on

horn not is slightly quieter than normal but still gives a warning to other drivers

Pass 20 Feb 2008 90,115 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

both front tyres perished within treads.

one horn not working.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 90,115 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres perished within treads.

one horn not working.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 83,955 miles

both rear brake hose metal parts rusting

front tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 21 Feb 2006 76,758 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 76,758 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres wearing low.

both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack.

front tyres wearing down on edges.

slight play in both rear roll bar vertical link.

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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CA51 CAO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CA51 CAO, 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 CA51 CAO registered?

CA51 CAO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is CA51 CAO safe to buy?

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