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BK52 FUW

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,522 mi
Last recorded102,522 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 FUW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 102,522 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 98,212 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 98,193 miles

Steering rack gaiter split OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 May 2017 93,003 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 87,920 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 87,920 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 81,355 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 May 2014 76,604 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2013 71,300 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2012 65,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2011 61,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,766 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,873 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 45,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,302 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 42,302 miles

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

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 FUW is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

BK52 FUW is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is BK52 FUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 FUW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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