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FJ52 XAM

2002 BMW 520

Black Lpg 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,336 mi
Last recorded127,336 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 XAM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 127,336 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 127,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2016 124,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2016 124,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 118,215 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 111,037 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 111,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 105,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

uneven wear on inner edge of ns rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2013 105,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

uneven wear on inner edge of ns rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2012 98,157 miles

SIDE WINDOWS TINTED

Fail 23 Apr 2012 98,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

SIDE WINDOWS TINTED

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,490 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,937 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 96,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,662 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 88,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 80,134 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 63,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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FJ52 XAM is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FJ52 XAM, 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 FJ52 XAM registered?

FJ52 XAM is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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