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AY52 XCL

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,012 mi
Last recorded170,012 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XCL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 170,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 168,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 166,024 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 166,024 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 161,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 156,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 151,748 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 144,696 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 136,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 131,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 131,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 119,986 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 107,161 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 107,145 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2010 96,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 90,005 miles

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

Offside rear tyre bald on edge.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 90,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear tyre bald on edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 77,088 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 77,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 66,747 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 54,532 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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AY52 XCL is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AY52 XCL, 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

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What year was AY52 XCL registered?

AY52 XCL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AY52 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 XCL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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