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CN02 CXM

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,443 mi
Last recorded133,443 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 CXM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 133,443 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 131,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jan 2019 130,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

vehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Jan 2019 130,411 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

vehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2018 127,315 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 127,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 125,382 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 122,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 118,998 miles

slight dampness around rack

Pass 17 Feb 2014 115,201 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 115,201 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 106,642 miles

n/s/r binding slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2013 106,542 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

n/s/r binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,130 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 98,116 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 87,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 87,603 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,632 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,162 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,986 miles

parking brake performace ono/side seams poor

Pass 16 Feb 2007 49,741 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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CN02 CXM is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 CN02 CXM, 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 CN02 CXM registered?

CN02 CXM is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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