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AX02 CLN

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,693 mi
Last recorded117,693 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 CLN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 117,693 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 117,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 108,317 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 102,541 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 95,605 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 86,956 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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AX02 CLN is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX02 CLN, 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 AX02 CLN?

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What year was AX02 CLN registered?

AX02 CLN is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is AX02 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 CLN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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