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DX52 KMU

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,306 mi
Last recorded130,306 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 KMU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 130,306 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Sep 2014 130,305 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2013 125,717 miles

both rear tyres worn low

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

play in nsf drop link

Pass 28 Jun 2012 119,899 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 119,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 110,915 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 95,191 miles

o/s/r handbrake does not lock

Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,706 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 75,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,328 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,504 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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DX52 KMU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DX52 KMU, 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 DX52 KMU registered?

DX52 KMU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DX52 KMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 KMU shows 12 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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