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MX52 AAV

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,477 mi
Last recorded125,477 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 AAV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 125,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front to rear metel brake pipes corroded

engine has oil leaks

slight damage on nearside front bumper

slight wear in both rear antiroll bar links

slight wear in nearside front antiroll bar link

Fail 28 May 2013 125,477 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front to rear metel brake pipes corroded

engine has oil leaks

slight damage on nearside front bumper

slight wear in both rear antiroll bar links

slight wear in nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 7 Jun 2012 117,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine has oil leaks

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 2mm worn on inner edge just legel

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

small split in both wiper blades

Pass 22 Jun 2011 110,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 101,095 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 88,055 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 81,776 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 81,776 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 60,903 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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MX52 AAV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MX52 AAV, 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

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What year was MX52 AAV registered?

MX52 AAV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is MX52 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 AAV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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