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KE52 XGU

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,362 mi
Last recorded125,362 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 XGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 125,362 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 120,062 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 120,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 90,906 miles

play o/s rear anti roll bar drop link arm

Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,551 miles

13% imbalance front brakes

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 64,086 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 57,465 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 57,452 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,156 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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KE52 XGU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KE52 XGU, 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

How do I check the history of KE52 XGU?

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What year was KE52 XGU registered?

KE52 XGU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is KE52 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE52 XGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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