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RF52 YXP

2002 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,612 mi
Last recorded92,612 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 YXP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 92,612 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 92,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 88,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs worn to inside edges

Pass 16 May 2018 86,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2017 85,035 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 85,034 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2016 82,538 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on.( brake pads ok)

near side front and off side front tyre starting to wear on edges.

Pass 12 May 2015 81,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 72,536 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 62,936 miles

engine oil on minimum

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

front discs corroded on braking surface

nearside rear parking brake slightly low effort

rear discs corroded on braking surface

Fail 18 May 2013 62,936 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

bulb warning light on

engine oil on minimum

front discs corroded on braking surface

nearside rear parking brake slightly low effort

rear discs corroded on braking surface

Pass 26 May 2012 55,428 miles

high level brake light ionpp

nearside rear handbrake poor

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

pad warning wire light on

Pass 28 May 2011 47,167 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,587 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,663 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 May 2008 35,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 May 2008 35,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2007 33,339 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,917 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 31,903 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,903 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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RF52 YXP is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF52 YXP, 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.

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What year was RF52 YXP registered?

RF52 YXP is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is RF52 YXP safe to buy?

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