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FX52 XVV

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,579 mi
Last recorded110,579 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 XVV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 110,579 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 110,574 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 105,171 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut of on edge

Fail 12 Aug 2019 105,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cut of on edge

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,844 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,399 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 72,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,046 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 58,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 39,658 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,563 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 38,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,478 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 38,058 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,763 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,527 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 36,527 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,261 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 35,168 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,381 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,754 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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FX52 XVV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX52 XVV, 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 FX52 XVV registered?

FX52 XVV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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