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KJ52 DFD

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

160,596 mi
Last recorded160,596 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 160,596 miles

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

Rear both rear inner sills under sealed

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2023 153,766 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 150,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 148,852 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 148,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 147,538 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 147,531 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 143,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 139,957 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 139,412 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 136,359 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side Rusted (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 133,704 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 133,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, at rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 130,404 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Slight play in steering inner joints

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 127,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s rear tyre slightly cracking in tread pattern

Pass 19 Aug 2013 123,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 121,632 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 116,407 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 116,407 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 111,965 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 101,953 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 97,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 90,809 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 90,776 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 86,794 miles

Both rear brake discs, Have a rust ring on outer edge of inner face

Fail 1 Sep 2006 86,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Both rear brake discs, Have a rust ring on outer edge of inner face

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 DFD is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DFD, 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 DFD is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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