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BK02 KUO

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,363 mi
Last recorded105,363 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 KUO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 105,363 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 97,320 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 96,366 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 96,366 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,489 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 92,489 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 89,627 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,854 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,172 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 29 Mar 2016 84,772 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency low 16%

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 83,681 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,971 miles

light cracking on all tyre sidewalls

Fail 27 Mar 2012 80,971 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

light cracking on all tyre sidewalls

Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,754 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,022 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,511 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 74,250 miles

nearsidr handbrake low effort

Pass 4 Apr 2006 72,603 miles

nearside rear handbrake low effort.

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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BK02 KUO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BK02 KUO, 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 BK02 KUO registered?

BK02 KUO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is BK02 KUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 KUO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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