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HX52 CAO

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,875 mi
Last recorded122,875 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 CAO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 122,875 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 112,465 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 112,465 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 96,795 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 96,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 85,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 85,673 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 85,618 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 68,906 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 68,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 60,994 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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HX52 CAO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HX52 CAO, 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 HX52 CAO registered?

HX52 CAO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is HX52 CAO safe to buy?

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