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FE52 RXD

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

231,055 mi
Last recorded231,055 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 RXD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 231,055 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH CENTRE TO N/S AND O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 221,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2025 221,752 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 212,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 203,551 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 194,349 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 184,131 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 184,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 175,052 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 175,052 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 164,779 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 164,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 155,153 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 155,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 145,843 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 137,197 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 137,197 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 128,674 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 120,200 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 120,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

advise front pads 4mm

advise slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 111,336 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 102,256 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 93,203 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 83,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,299 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,785 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 64,772 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,964 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 42,872 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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FE52 RXD is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FE52 RXD, 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 FE52 RXD?

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What year was FE52 RXD registered?

FE52 RXD is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is FE52 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 RXD shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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