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WR52 XCH

2002 BMW 520

Beige Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,167 mi
Last recorded130,167 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 XCH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 130,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 130,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 120,137 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 120,137 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 111,426 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 97,645 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,047 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,055 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,489 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,401 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,085 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,941 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,429 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,870 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,834 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 24,862 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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WR52 XCH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Beige with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WR52 XCH, 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 WR52 XCH registered?

WR52 XCH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is WR52 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 XCH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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