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GU52 BXM

2002 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,643 mi
Last recorded144,643 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 BXM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 144,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear O/S/R handbrake low compared to n/s/r - advise inspection/cleaning

Pass 6 Sep 2016 132,500 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 132,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 122,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened lower link ball joint worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened lower link ball joint worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 112,785 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 103,993 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2012 95,215 miles

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

Rear diff front seal weeping

Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 82,458 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,629 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 75,629 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 71,025 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,346 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,415 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 52,415 miles

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

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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GU52 BXM is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU52 BXM, 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 GU52 BXM registered?

GU52 BXM is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is GU52 BXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 BXM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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