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GX52 AKK

2002 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,692 mi
Last recorded168,692 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 AKK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 168,692 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 168,657 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 160,111 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 153,083 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 149,168 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 144,689 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 139,763 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2015 134,741 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 129,580 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 129,562 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 124,369 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 124,369 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2012 120,677 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 117,229 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 117,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 113,567 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 109,457 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 102,480 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 94,800 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 75,704 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 75,704 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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GX52 AKK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 GX52 AKK, 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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GX52 AKK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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