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BK52 FPC

2002 BMW 520

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,289 mi
Last recorded108,289 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 FPC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 108,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 102,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 97,581 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 96,594 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 96,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 90,763 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 86,746 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,229 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,158 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R at drop sill area (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 70,595 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R at drop sill area (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,305 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,645 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,443 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,355 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,806 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,784 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,781 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,723 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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BK52 FPC is a 2002 BMW 520 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BK52 FPC, 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 BK52 FPC registered?

BK52 FPC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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