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EU52 BXO

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,285 mi
Last recorded118,285 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 BXO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 118,285 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper unclipped on edge

Offside Front headlamp lens cracked but pattern good

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,131 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,016 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edges.

Offside Front tyre wearing thin from the inside.

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both. (2.4.G.2)

excessive oil leaks.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 101,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edges.

Offside Front tyre wearing thin from the inside.

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both. (2.4.G.2)

excessive oil leaks.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn to edges

Fail 13 Jul 2016 95,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn to edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,012 miles

both front tyres worn slightly to edges

Fail 8 Jul 2015 86,011 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn slightly to edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,525 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,381 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 72,381 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 69,525 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 69,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 49,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has cuts on outer wall

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,971 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cuts on outer wall

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,908 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 31,461 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,129 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)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 24,129 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 18,957 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 14,190 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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EU52 BXO 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 68.2%.

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 EU52 BXO, 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 EU52 BXO registered?

EU52 BXO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is EU52 BXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 BXO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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