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CA51 UXK

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

138,112 mi
Last recorded138,112 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 UXK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 138,112 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 136,273 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 134,037 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 130,351 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 130,351 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,350 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 124,723 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 123,474 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower front arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 120,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 118,974 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 115,038 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 103,578 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 103,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 93,417 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 82,555 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 75,599 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 75,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,167 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,165 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,923 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 62,918 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 60,781 miles

handbrake efficiency only just acceptable

Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,685 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 52,767 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 47,038 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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CA51 UXK 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 84%.

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 CA51 UXK, 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 CA51 UXK registered?

CA51 UXK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is CA51 UXK safe to buy?

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