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PO52 BXS

2002 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

121,767 mi
Last recorded121,767 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 BXS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 121,767 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 118,898 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 115,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 111,859 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,991 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2022 106,989 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 102,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 97,979 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 94,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,310 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,453 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,098 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,957 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,723 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,236 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,040 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,086 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,177 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 20,264 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 16,738 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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PO52 BXS is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PO52 BXS, 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 PO52 BXS?

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What year was PO52 BXS registered?

PO52 BXS is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is PO52 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO52 BXS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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