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KF02 EKR

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,743 mi
Last recorded205,743 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 EKR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 205,743 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

YELLOW LIGHT ON DASH FOR PADS

Fail 4 Apr 2019 205,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

YELLOW LIGHT ON DASH FOR PADS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 196,259 miles

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust heat shield loose

stone chips in screen

Pass 11 Apr 2017 186,615 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes corroded

oil leak from engine

stone chips in screen

Fail 8 Apr 2017 186,491 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes corroded

oil leak from engine

stone chips in screen

Pass 9 Apr 2016 172,058 miles

both rear flexible brake hoses perished

front tyres perished

oil leak engine

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 171,758 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear flexible brake hoses perished

front tyres perished

oil leak engine

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2015 154,900 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON TREAD

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON TREAD

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 18 Apr 2015 154,900 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON TREAD

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON TREAD

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 19 Apr 2014 139,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windsrceen has a poor repair but its not in veiw of the road

Pass 10 Jul 2013 138,362 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 133,146 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 124,283 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 24 May 2010 112,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

creacking sound from both rear brakes when foot brake applied

Pass 27 May 2009 109,242 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 105,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2007 99,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 86,259 miles

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

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

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 EKR is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KF02 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

KF02 EKR is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is KF02 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF02 EKR shows 18 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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