MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Engine management light on
Exhaust back box heavily repaired
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside and offside rear sills corroded - further inspection advised
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside wiper starting to split on end
Slight play in o/s rear lower ball joint
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
hand brake only just meets the required effort
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
hand brake only just meets the required effort
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES AND OUTER SIDE WALLS PERISHING 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both rear discs approaching limit of wear.
Nearside front tyre approaching legal limit
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KC52 GFU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 KC52 GFU, 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 KC52 GFU registered?
KC52 GFU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2002.
Is KC52 GFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for KC52 GFU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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