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DX52 AFY

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,682 mi
Last recorded67,682 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 AFY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 67,682 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 67,475 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 67,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,404 miles

Central Front auxiliary belt cracking

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f @ o/s/f slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 @ 3mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from rear of camcover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 67,398 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low internal adjuster @ max height (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working mandatory (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front auxiliary belt cracking

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f @ o/s/f slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 @ 3mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from rear of camcover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 66,615 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 66,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s/f washer jet inop (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower control arm bush u/s marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 59,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,477 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 51,673 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,286 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,079 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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DX52 AFY is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DX52 AFY, 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 DX52 AFY?

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What year was DX52 AFY registered?

DX52 AFY is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is DX52 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 AFY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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