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CA52 OCU

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,741 mi
Last recorded106,741 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 OCU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020 106,741 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. ( By fuel tank offside ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear . ( By fuel tank offside ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel cap sealing washer cracked/perished.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 100,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,140 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 86,459 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 86,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,635 miles

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

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

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

front windscreen wiper blades worn

wiper mark on windscreen

Fail 16 Sep 2016 77,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front windscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,853 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 60,853 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,052 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

petrol cap rubber is perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2013 48,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,466 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,859 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,041 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,634 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 35,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,147 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,929 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,507 miles

off side front tyre has kerbing damage to side

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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CA52 OCU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CA52 OCU, 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 CA52 OCU registered?

CA52 OCU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is CA52 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 OCU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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