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MX02 CEK

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

155,233 mi
Last recorded155,233 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 CEK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 155,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 154,742 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 153,177 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 150,292 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 150,203 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 145,328 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 144,647 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 143,613 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 140,413 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 136,425 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 129,412 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 120,873 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 113,283 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 105,952 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 97,849 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,566 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 83,271 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 22 Nov 2010 83,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,956 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)

both number plate light intensities are dim

some play in rear antiroll bar, nearside drop link, bottom joint

Pass 7 Aug 2008 75,308 miles

Legends for headlight aand foglight switches are transposed.

Slight damage to offside rear inner body sill.

Some movement in rear anti-roll bar, offside link top joint, nearside link bottom joint.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,903 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 68,616 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,301 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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MX02 CEK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MX02 CEK, 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 MX02 CEK registered?

MX02 CEK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is MX02 CEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX02 CEK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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