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AP02 AXV

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,531 mi
Last recorded90,531 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 AXV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 90,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,575 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 75,337 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,657 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 69,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,658 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 67,661 miles

washers weak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,170 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 66,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front no plate deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2014 63,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,223 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 1 Jun 2012 56,609 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,965 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,982 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,103 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 33,669 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 27,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,861 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 21,850 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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AP02 AXV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP02 AXV, 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 AP02 AXV registered?

AP02 AXV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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