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KJ52 VSZ

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,698 mi
Last recorded105,698 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 VSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2014 105,698 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre cracking and on legal limit

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak from differential

Pass 27 Sep 2014 105,698 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside rear tyre cracking and on legal limit

Slight oil leak from differential

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,839 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2013 95,819 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,633 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 86,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2011 76,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 67,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light is on

Pass 3 Oct 2009 59,220 miles

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

diff is leaking oil

Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,675 miles

o/s/f tyre geting low outer edge. †o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,830 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 26,317 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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KJ52 VSZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KJ52 VSZ, 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 KJ52 VSZ registered?

KJ52 VSZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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The MOT history for KJ52 VSZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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