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KF02 FYZ

2002 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,202 mi
Last recorded200,202 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 FYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 200,202 miles

Hand brake efficiency only just met the requirement

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine and rear diff

Fail 25 Feb 2016 200,201 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Hand brake efficiency only just met the requirement

Oil leak from engine and rear diff

Pass 19 Feb 2015 189,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch lever missing

Fail 6 Feb 2015 189,223 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch lever missing

Pass 1 Feb 2014 179,099 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 175,996 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 171,594 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 166,295 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 156,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 144,293 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 130,078 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 119,748 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 108,892 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 FYZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FYZ, 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 FYZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KF02 FYZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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