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KF02 DMZ

2002 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,364 mi
Last recorded111,364 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 DMZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 111,364 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 105,916 miles

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 Front 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 7 Sep 2016 105,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear outer sill behind sill cover starting to rust

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2015 103,795 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 102,097 miles

surface corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

surface corrosion on offside rear coil spring

Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,954 miles

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)

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

slight cracking on nearside front tyre

slight play in nearside rack joint

surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 16 Aug 2013 100,950 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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)

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

slight cracking on nearside front tyre

slight play in nearside rack joint

surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2012 98,998 miles

o/s front inner brake pad looks to be worn very low ,limited view (advise to be fully checked a.s.a.p)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 98,997 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

o/s front inner brake pad looks to be worn very low ,limited view (advise to be fully checked a.s.a.p)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,708 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 96,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,054 miles

slight wear in front and rear anti roll bar links

Pass 11 Aug 2009 91,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 85,528 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 82,692 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 82,692 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 62,799 miles

n/s rear tyre low on tread †rear brake pads low †o/s parking brake low effort †wear in front arm inner bushes †wear in propshaft rubber coupling

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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KF02 DMZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KF02 DMZ, 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

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What year was KF02 DMZ registered?

KF02 DMZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is KF02 DMZ safe to buy?

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