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KJ52 ANV

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,701 mi
Last recorded140,701 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 ANV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 140,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 140,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 140,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 140,651 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 140,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 140,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 140,588 miles

Brake pipes corroded front to offside rear axle

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 140,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded front to offside rear axle

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 140,572 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perished

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 140,000 miles

All brake discs surface corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front inner sill corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 137,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 135,380 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOW

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL REPAIRED/CORRODED

handbrake effort low

Fail 17 Oct 2016 135,380 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOW

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL REPAIRED/CORRODED

handbrake effort low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 130,201 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 123,790 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 123,767 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 123,729 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 118,187 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 118,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 98,459 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)

small cut to inner wall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2009 98,459 miles

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

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

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

small cut to inner wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,692 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 76,692 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 56,070 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 56,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,784 miles

chips in windscreen

signs of fluid o/s steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2005 35,483 miles

1 of 2 o/s washers not hitting screen

damage to o/s sill

signs of fluid to o/s steering rack

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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KJ52 ANV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KJ52 ANV, 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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KJ52 ANV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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