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AJ52 FTU

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,333 mi
Last recorded113,333 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FTU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2012 113,333 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 1 Jun 2011 97,553 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 87,441 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 28 May 2009 76,758 miles

front discs and pads worn low.

Pass 21 May 2008 67,569 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,396 miles

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

near side rear tyre at legel limit of wear

Pass 7 Jun 2006 46,945 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 43,874 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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AJ52 FTU 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 100%.

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 AJ52 FTU, 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 AJ52 FTU registered?

AJ52 FTU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is AJ52 FTU safe to buy?

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