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AD02 XFJ

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,783 mi
Last recorded85,783 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 XFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,783 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 85,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 86,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

petrol cap seal starting to crack

Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,110 miles

Lower engine dust cover fitted

hand brake performance just meat the legal limit of 16%

Pass 21 May 2015 78,592 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2015 78,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 69,775 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 69,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tracking

Fail 16 Nov 2012 65,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tracking

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 62,269 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 62,269 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 58,766 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,766 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 54,462 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 54,462 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,150 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 51,150 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 47,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 43,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 38,949 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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AD02 XFJ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AD02 XFJ, 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 AD02 XFJ registered?

AD02 XFJ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is AD02 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 XFJ shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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