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BK52 MVX

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,986 mi
Last recorded181,986 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 MVX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 181,986 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 179,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 176,659 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 173,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 171,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 168,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 166,510 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 166,510 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 163,466 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 159,601 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 155,798 miles

minor oil weep

underbody plastic trim fitted

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 5 May 2017 155,797 miles

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

minor oil weep

underbody plastic trim fitted

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 151,400 miles

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

plastic trim fitted underbody

Fail 9 May 2016 151,397 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link bar assy (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp displayed (5.4.2)

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

plastic trim fitted underbody

Pass 11 May 2015 146,099 miles

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

minor oil weep

Fail 11 May 2015 146,099 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

minor oil weep

Pass 7 May 2014 139,426 miles

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

n/s o/s side repeators white light

oil weep

underbody plastic trim fitted

Fail 1 May 2014 139,426 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

n/s o/s side repeators white light

oil weep

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 133,660 miles

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

minor oil leak

Fail 4 May 2012 127,687 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management lamp displayed

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 127,687 miles

engine management lamp displayed

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2011 122,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 122,479 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 117,366 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 111,840 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 104,793 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 100,806 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 95,770 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 MVX is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVX, 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 BK52 MVX?

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What year was BK52 MVX registered?

BK52 MVX is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is BK52 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 MVX shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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