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RX52 MKO

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,092 mi
Last recorded142,092 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 MKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 142,092 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 134,318 miles

OS sill panel corroded.

OSR brake pipes corroded.

Play in OSF anti roll bar link.

Play in both rear anti roll bar links.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 134,318 miles

OS sill panel corroded.

OSR brake pipes corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in OSF anti roll bar link.

Play in both rear anti roll bar links.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 127,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

rear exhaust shield loose

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

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 127,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

rear exhaust shield loose

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 119,794 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Mar 2015 119,790 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Apr 2014 111,564 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield loose.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 111,564 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,666 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 102,666 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,158 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 90,138 miles

Both rear roll bar links have small amount of play

Pass 23 Apr 2010 84,443 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 74,191 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,521 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 64,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Grinding noise coming from rear brake's

Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,343 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 56,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 46,003 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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RX52 MKO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RX52 MKO, 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 RX52 MKO registered?

RX52 MKO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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