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CE52 BWC

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,947 mi
Last recorded98,947 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 BWC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,947 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 98,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 91,718 miles

undertrays fitted

Offside headlight poor image

nearside front drop link bar dust cover split

Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,728 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 87,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,372 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,844 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2011 86,543 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 86,011 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 86,011 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,391 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 72,011 miles

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)

n/s front tyre has bulge in outside tyre wall.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 64,063 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 BWC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CE52 BWC, 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 CE52 BWC registered?

CE52 BWC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is CE52 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 BWC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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