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KF52 AXH

2002 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,717 mi
Last recorded160,717 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 AXH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 160,717 miles

engine has a oil leak

front bumper insucure.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 160,717 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine has a oil leak

front bumper insucure.

Pass 27 May 2014 154,127 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 154,127 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 4 Jun 2013 148,435 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 148,435 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 144,079 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 139,630 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 132,312 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 124,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,276 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 100,023 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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KF52 AXH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KF52 AXH, 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 KF52 AXH registered?

KF52 AXH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is KF52 AXH safe to buy?

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