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KG02 VUR

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,793 mi
Last recorded101,793 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 VUR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 101,793 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 101,792 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 99,295 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,361 miles

All four road tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,907 miles

o/s handbrake getting low on effort,oil leaks,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges/perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,256 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

both rear,top suspension arm ,outer ball joint covers slightly split

o/s/f and both rear suspension drop links slight play

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,768 miles

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,668 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,612 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)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 67,612 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2012 64,258 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)

Offside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,999 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,892 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,634 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,397 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,952 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,844 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 22,612 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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KG02 VUR is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KG02 VUR, 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 KG02 VUR registered?

KG02 VUR is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is KG02 VUR safe to buy?

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