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RX52 RSO

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,589 mi
Last recorded117,589 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 117,589 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 102,734 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 101,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,495 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,268 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside rear edges corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,394 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 91,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 91,377 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 86,591 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,321 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,458 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 76,458 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,882 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 72,882 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,889 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 63,889 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,959 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 54,204 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,204 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,990 miles

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

O/S parking brake very noisey on application

rear number plate backing starting to seperate

Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,206 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear pads not operating over full width of inner discs

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,178 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,883 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 RSO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RX52 RSO, 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 RX52 RSO registered?

RX52 RSO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RX52 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 RSO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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