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RX02 SXA

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,686 mi
Last recorded85,686 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 SXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,686 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,206 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn around 2.5mm

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn around 3mm

Fail 17 Apr 2019 70,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn around 2.5mm

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn around 3mm

Signs of an power steering leak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,997 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread + cracking over tread.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 49,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,967 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 44,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,706 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 37,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,294 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,412 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 31,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,655 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 29,655 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,774 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,127 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,224 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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RX02 SXA is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RX02 SXA, 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 RX02 SXA registered?

RX02 SXA is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is RX02 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 SXA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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