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AP52 WDG

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,171 mi
Last recorded91,171 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WDG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,171 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 91,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,851 miles

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

SPARE WHEEL/BOOT FLOOR PANEL DAMAGED. FRONT TYRES TREAD CRACKED.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,714 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 66,863 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 61,630 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,629 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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AP52 WDG is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP52 WDG, 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 AP52 WDG registered?

AP52 WDG is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 7 September 2002.

Is AP52 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 WDG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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