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GL52 KUS

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,968 mi
Last recorded124,968 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,968 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 123,992 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 123,298 miles

handbrake slightly low on effort

Pass 8 Jan 2019 122,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake slightly low on effort

Pass 11 Jan 2018 121,165 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2018 121,148 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2017 119,495 miles

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

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

osf tyre was flat prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,574 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside front track rod end has slight movement in ball joint

oil leak

parking brake efficiency just above minimum requirement

Pass 16 Jan 2015 112,331 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 112,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 104,873 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 98,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 98,123 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

engine management light on dash

oil pressure warning light intermittently flickering on dash when engine is idling

Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,537 miles

all four tyres have slight wear to inner egdes

engine management light on dash

fuel flap seal starting to deteriorate

windscreen washers require unblocking/adjustment

Fail 4 Jul 2011 90,523 miles

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

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

all four tyres have slight wear to inner egdes

engine management light on dash

fuel flap seal starting to deteriorate

windscreen washers require unblocking/adjustment

Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,701 miles

Condition of wiper blades

Slight wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,578 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 64,027 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 50,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GL52 KUS is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL52 KUS, 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 KUS registered?

GL52 KUS is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is GL52 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 KUS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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