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FJ52 XBC

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,432 mi
Last recorded153,432 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 XBC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 153,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 145,305 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 136,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 131,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 130,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 120,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 108,803 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 108,803 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 102,556 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 96,464 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 96,464 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 90,081 miles

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

tyre warning lamp on

Fail 26 Jul 2012 89,837 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

tyre warning lamp on

Pass 23 Jul 2011 82,723 miles

Offside 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 16 Jul 2011 82,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 75,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 64,102 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,285 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,236 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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FJ52 XBC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FJ52 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

FJ52 XBC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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