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RX52 OMC

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,389 mi
Last recorded104,389 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 OMC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,389 miles

bothside front inner disc/s and pads worn thin.

nearside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 104,389 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bothside front inner disc/s and pads worn thin.

nearside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

Pass 31 May 2011 81,710 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 81,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,345 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 66,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jun 2009 52,670 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 52,670 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,365 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,458 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 35,478 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 OMC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OMC, 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 RX52 OMC?

You can check the full history of RX52 OMC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX52 OMC registered?

RX52 OMC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is RX52 OMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 OMC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX52 OMC have outstanding finance?

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