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FV52 JXA

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,348 mi
Last recorded82,348 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 JXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 82,348 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 May 2026 82,348 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,306 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 82,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,230 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 76,666 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,301 miles

Boot spoiler is loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre has splits on both inner and outer shoulders. No cords or ply exposed at this time

Nearside Rear Brake is starting to grab/bind

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

Only 1 washer jet is working. Is just enough to clear the windscreen

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 72,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall is splitting around the full circumference of the tyre. Outer sidewall is also splitting (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Bulbs are very dim (1.1.A.3d)

Boot spoiler is loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre has splits on both inner and outer shoulders. No cords or ply exposed at this time

Nearside Rear Brake is starting to grab/bind

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

Only 1 washer jet is working. Is just enough to clear the windscreen

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 67,705 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,685 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 52,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,555 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 40,522 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

battery warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,691 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,731 miles

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edges..

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edges..

rear number plate starting to delaminate..

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,508 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,973 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 14,323 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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FV52 JXA is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,444 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FV52 JXA, 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 FV52 JXA registered?

FV52 JXA is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is FV52 JXA safe to buy?

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