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CN52 RFO

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,955 mi
Last recorded139,955 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 RFO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 139,955 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 133,477 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 May 2015 128,670 miles

O/S front and rear tyres 2mm

Pass 2 May 2014 122,292 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 122,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2013 117,218 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 117,218 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 111,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 102,638 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 102,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 94,358 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 94,353 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 87,219 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 80,467 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 76,493 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 74,563 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING RACK †REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

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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CN52 RFO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN52 RFO, 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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CN52 RFO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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