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WF52 FXH

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,139 mi
Last recorded100,139 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 FXH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 100,139 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 100,139 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 86,837 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 86,837 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

airbag light on dash

enginmanagment light on dash

offside rear handbrake low effort but still passed brake effecincy test

steering airbag blown affecting horn operation

steering wheel airbag blown interfearing with operation of steering

Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,577 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 70,331 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,709 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,193 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

front inner brake pads worn very low

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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WF52 FXH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF52 FXH, 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 WF52 FXH registered?

WF52 FXH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is WF52 FXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 FXH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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