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AU52 HXA

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,420 mi
Last recorded115,420 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2015 115,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 96,781 miles

bulb failure display on dash indicates a bulb blown on the nearside rear but all bulbs work

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,373 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,357 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,177 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,882 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,850 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,280 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,917 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Both rear discs corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,438 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU52 HXA is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AU52 HXA, 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

How do I check the history of AU52 HXA?

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What year was AU52 HXA registered?

AU52 HXA is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AU52 HXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 HXA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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