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CK52 FLC

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,426 mi
Last recorded122,426 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 FLC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 122,426 miles

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 122,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,529 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 94,643 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2014 94,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,730 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 88,730 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,121 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

centre rear brake light not working

front pads worn

fuel cap seal c racking

rear brake flexis cracking

rear diff leaking

Fail 11 Jul 2012 82,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

centre rear brake light not working

front pads worn

fuel cap seal c racking

rear brake flexis cracking

rear diff leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,690 miles

Both front tyres on limit of wear and should be replaced very soon.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,395 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 66,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,932 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,304 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 51,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 42,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,709 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,288 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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CK52 FLC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK52 FLC, 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.

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What year was CK52 FLC registered?

CK52 FLC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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