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KF02 EKO

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,107 mi
Last recorded134,107 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 EKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 134,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 134,107 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 131,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 131,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 130,023 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 126,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 125,520 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 125,520 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 110,600 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 110,513 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 97,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 May 2013 97,618 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,240 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 90,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 82,256 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 May 2011 82,256 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 76,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,873 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 64,873 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 56,532 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,171 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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KF02 EKO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KF02 EKO, 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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KF02 EKO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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