CarVerify

Free Car Check

MX52 ACO

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,730 mi
Last recorded76,730 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,730 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,613 miles

OSF TYRE WORN ON EDGES

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,160 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 67,022 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 67,022 miles

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

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

washers poor

Pass 14 May 2012 64,786 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 64,786 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 61,806 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 58,717 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 55,563 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,563 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,173 miles

advice offside rear tyre low font tyres tracking out

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,908 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MX52 ACO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ACO, 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 MX52 ACO?

You can check the full history of MX52 ACO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MX52 ACO registered?

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

Is MX52 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 ACO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX52 ACO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MX52 ACO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.