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KD52 SFX

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,381 mi
Last recorded134,381 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 SFX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 134,381 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 134,381 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive P.A.S (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 126,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 126,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 120,138 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 113,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 105,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,577 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 99,577 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 94,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 94,443 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 89,918 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 89,916 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 81,982 miles

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 81,981 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 75,731 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 66,079 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 66,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,840 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 59,817 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2007 54,502 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 47,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 47,258 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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KD52 SFX is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KD52 SFX, 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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KD52 SFX is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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