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MJ52 XME

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

182,636 mi
Last recorded182,636 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 XME
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 182,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres inner edges slightly scrubbed

Fail 21 Jul 2014 182,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres inner edges slightly scrubbed

Pass 24 Jul 2013 177,199 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 177,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 176,012 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 176,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 175,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Airbag light on.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight cracks in petrol cap seal.

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar ball joint.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 143,243 miles

Airbag light on.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension arm top ball joint.

Pass 21 Jan 2010

Airbag light on.

Damage to front bumper and inner wing nearside front.

Exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag light on.

Damage to front bumper and inner wing nearside front.

Exhaust heat sheild insecure.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 103,326 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 102,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 86,006 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 69,696 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 55,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 55,311 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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MJ52 XME is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MJ52 XME, 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 MJ52 XME registered?

MJ52 XME is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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