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KF52 SFX

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

218,697 mi
Last recorded218,697 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 SFX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 218,697 miles

Advise engine slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2026 218,687 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 207,676 miles

front indicators discolouring

oil leak

play ;;in nsf/osf a/r/bar d bushes,osr drop link

rear heatshield loose

runout on front / rear brakes [rbt]

Fail 20 Jan 2025 207,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front indicators discolouring

oil leak

play ;;in nsf/osf a/r/bar d bushes,osr drop link

rear heatshield loose

runout on front / rear brakes [rbt]

Pass 31 Jan 2024 194,546 miles

front indicators discolouring

nsf sidelights dull

oil leak

rear number plate deterioating

slight play in nsf/osf a/r/bar drop links

Fail 24 Jan 2024 194,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front indicators discolouring

nsf sidelights dull

oil leak

rear number plate deterioating

slight play in nsf/osf a/r/bar drop links

Pass 4 Feb 2023 190,182 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 190,061 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 185,341 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 185,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 181,775 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 181,775 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 178,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 178,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 174,286 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 174,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 171,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 166,811 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 161,525 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hand brake slightly down on effort to n/s

Pass 23 Jan 2015 154,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 148,365 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 136,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 136,936 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

low effort n/s park brake

Pass 11 Feb 2012 125,905 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 112,972 miles

slight freeplay on n/s/r anti roll bar link balljoint

slight freeplay on o/s front steering rack

the n/s/f tyre is worn to minimum legal limits and has a small cut on the tread area

the o/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Fail 31 Jan 2011 112,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight freeplay on n/s/r anti roll bar link balljoint

slight freeplay on o/s front steering rack

the n/s/f tyre is worn to minimum legal limits and has a small cut on the tread area

the o/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 102,344 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 91,999 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 80,577 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 68,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,688 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 63,688 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 SFX is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 KF52 SFX, 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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What year was KF52 SFX registered?

KF52 SFX is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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