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FX02 TXZ

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,828 mi
Last recorded147,828 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 TXZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 147,828 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 135,840 miles

offside rear tie bar slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2018 132,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 130,933 miles

offside track arm has slight movement

Pass 13 Jun 2016 127,944 miles

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2015 123,498 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 123,498 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 119,090 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 114,608 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,424 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 105,352 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 101,251 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 101,251 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,322 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 82,214 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 69,510 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 56,439 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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FX02 TXZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FX02 TXZ, 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 FX02 TXZ registered?

FX02 TXZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is FX02 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX02 TXZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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