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CK52 LUW

2002 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,835 mi
Last recorded162,835 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 LUW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 162,835 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 153,079 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 153,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 138,155 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 138,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 121,495 miles

Rear brake pipes have minor corrosion in places.

Rear number plate deteriorated but readable.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 121,494 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear brake pipes have minor corrosion in places.

Rear number plate deteriorated but readable.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,722 miles

Cannot check rear centre seatbelt properly as red clip trapped under seat squab.

Front discs have lip on edge.

Rear number plate de-laminated at top, still readable.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,473 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,694 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 79,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs lipped..

front shock absorbers wearing..

main fan belt cracked..

oil level on min mark..

rear inner brake pads wearing..

rear number plate wearing..

offside front brake pad on or around 2mm..

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,356 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,787 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 34,787 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 26,988 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 26,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LUW is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

CK52 LUW is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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