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ML52 AMX

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,085 mi
Last recorded105,085 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 AMX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 105,085 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 21 Oct 2025 105,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Body component insecure heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 25 Oct 2024 102,834 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked- non obligatory

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flex hose connection- corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Undertrays/covers fitted to underside

Fail 18 Oct 2024 102,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked- non obligatory

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flex hose connection- corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Undertrays/covers fitted to underside

Pass 18 Oct 2023 100,865 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,992 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 95,899 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 93,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,931 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 May 2017 90,250 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,799 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front wing trim missing

partial trims fitted to outersills

rear tyres worn very low

Pass 25 Apr 2015 87,265 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,144 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 85,142 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)

Pass 7 May 2013 82,557 miles

baffles in centre silencer loose

Pass 22 Apr 2012 79,406 miles

bonnet dented

nearside front wing damaged

trims fittedto outersills

Pass 22 Apr 2011 76,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2010 72,975 miles
Fail 9 May 2010 72,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

eml warning light staying on

Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,342 miles
Pass 18 May 2008 65,919 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 57,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,679 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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ML52 AMX is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ML52 AMX, 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

How do I check the history of ML52 AMX?

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What year was ML52 AMX registered?

ML52 AMX is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is ML52 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML52 AMX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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