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PK52 XUL

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,674 mi
Last recorded197,674 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 XUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 197,674 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 197,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front suspension rear lower arms have slight play in ball joints and bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2011 191,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 189,679 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 187,826 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 182,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre approaching wear bars

offside front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2007 175,899 miles

rear nearside tyre worn inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2006 169,200 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 167,832 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PK52 XUL is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PK52 XUL, 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 PK52 XUL registered?

PK52 XUL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is PK52 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK52 XUL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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