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KH51 GUA

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,500 mi
Last recorded156,500 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 GUA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 156,500 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 154,966 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 154,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 152,118 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 148,427 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 145,433 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 145,433 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 5 Jun 2009 139,397 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 129,689 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 129,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2007 121,675 miles

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

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

airbag light on

both front tyres outter edge wearing

Pass 6 Jun 2006 113,199 miles

front tyres slight wear outer edges,front exhaust bracket broken

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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KH51 GUA is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver 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 KH51 GUA, 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 KH51 GUA registered?

KH51 GUA is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is KH51 GUA safe to buy?

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