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KM02 SVL

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,503 mi
Last recorded147,503 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 SVL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 147,503 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 141,377 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 134,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 131,643 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 128,096 miles

nearside handbrake weak

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2013 122,262 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 116,064 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 116,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 18 Apr 2011 112,690 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)

exhaust heat shield adrift.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 112,690 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

eml on.

exhaust heat shield adrift.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 107,162 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 107,156 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 97,392 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 97,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/rear wheel slightly binding

bonnet release sticking

Pass 9 Aug 2008 87,235 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 87,235 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 76,500 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,352 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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KM02 SVL is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KM02 SVL, 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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What year was KM02 SVL registered?

KM02 SVL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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