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RF52 WJK

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,827 mi
Last recorded121,827 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 WJK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 121,827 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 115,744 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 115,571 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 106,558 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 106,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split

near side front tyre slight worn inner edge

off side front tyre worn inner edge

off side rear tyre worn inner edge & craking

Fail 30 Apr 2009 97,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 97,833 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 88,499 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 79,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 63,342 miles

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

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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RF52 WJK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF52 WJK, 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 RF52 WJK registered?

RF52 WJK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is RF52 WJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 WJK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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