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SV52 CCO

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,508 mi
Last recorded157,508 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 CCO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 157,508 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 157,508 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 144,539 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 139,699 miles

Offside and nearside front tyre tred cracked

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2017 139,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside and nearside front tyre tred cracked

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 130,596 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on. park brake 17%

Pass 30 Jan 2015 121,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 118,744 miles

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2014 118,732 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 112,283 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 112,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on offside and neardide front brake disc edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,933 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 99,933 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,387 miles

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 Sep 2011 90,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,438 miles

n/s rear brake disc scored + pitted

Fail 14 Sep 2010 78,438 miles

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

n/s rear brake disc scored + pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 61,239 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 61,239 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,034 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SV52 CCO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SV52 CCO, 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 SV52 CCO registered?

SV52 CCO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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