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GL52 KUA

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,590 mi
Last recorded149,590 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 KUA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 149,590 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front inner steering arms have slight play

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

service brake and parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 16 Dec 2015 143,748 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 143,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP-LINK (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE DROP-LINKS (2.4.G.2)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 139,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 131,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 125,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 125,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 118,953 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 118,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 106,461 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 106,461 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 87,766 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,239 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 71,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 53,365 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 39,686 miles

near side handbrake has lower effort .possible fault.

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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GL52 KUA 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 70.6%.

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 GL52 KUA, 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 GL52 KUA registered?

GL52 KUA is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is GL52 KUA safe to buy?

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