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AU52 HXC

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,240 mi
Last recorded77,240 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HXC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 77,240 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 75,592 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,856 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,221 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 68,745 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,384 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 62,394 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 58,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Nov 2018 52,190 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 52,190 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,683 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,407 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,570 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,116 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,691 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,767 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 45,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,706 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,289 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,403 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,920 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,451 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 16,985 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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AU52 HXC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU52 HXC, 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 HXC?

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What year was AU52 HXC registered?

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

Is AU52 HXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 HXC shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU52 HXC have outstanding finance?

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