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CP02 BKJ

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,650 mi
Last recorded122,650 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 BKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 122,650 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 117,145 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 117,139 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 110,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 105,770 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2013 103,622 miles

oil on engine

Fail 8 Jan 2013 103,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

oil on engine

Pass 12 Dec 2011 95,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

VARIOUS BODY DAMAGE

Fail 9 Dec 2011 95,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

VARIOUS BODY DAMAGE

Pass 29 Dec 2010 88,182 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 80,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

non obligatry mirror cover missing

Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE FRONT GRILL MISSING

Fail 3 Dec 2007 65,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 65,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2007 64,731 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,432 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 58,432 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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CP02 BKJ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue 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 CP02 BKJ, 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 CP02 BKJ registered?

CP02 BKJ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is CP02 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP02 BKJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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