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CE52 BVN

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,279 mi
Last recorded106,279 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 BVN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,279 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 106,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 120,259 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 120,259 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advice full wheel removal and brake measurement check

airbag light stays on

both rear tyres worn on inner treads

brake pad wear sensor light staying on

front brake disc(s) look worn

nearside front tyre sidewall arrow marking pointing to rear (wrong way ?) no wording of rotation or direction

nearside rear tyre pressure looks low

rear brake disc(s) look worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 101,801 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 101,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,889 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag lamp indicates a fault

rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

rear brake linings very close to limits

Pass 25 Jul 2007 62,575 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 53,271 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

signs of overspray and previous body repairs on vehicle

uneven wear to both front tyres on outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2005 47,967 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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CE52 BVN is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE52 BVN, 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 CE52 BVN?

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What year was CE52 BVN registered?

CE52 BVN is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is CE52 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 BVN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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