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AK52 XAB

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,798 mi
Last recorded109,798 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XAB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 109,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 16 May 2025 109,798 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 3 Jun 2024 99,842 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner slight corrosion sill and jacking point

Pass 7 Jun 2023 92,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 87,484 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 87,405 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 85,711 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 84,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,486 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,811 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 79,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,285 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,736 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 73,736 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,885 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 69,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,743 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,141 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 56,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH O/S RIMS & TYRE SIDE WALLS DAMAGED

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,887 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 53,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,507 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,213 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,678 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 39,195 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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AK52 XAB is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK52 XAB, 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 AK52 XAB registered?

AK52 XAB is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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