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KU52 DRZ

2002 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,010 mi
Last recorded115,010 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 DRZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,010 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,178 miles

both wipers split

oil leak

Centre not working unable to see wires to centre stop lamp

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 105,717 miles

centre stop lamp not working no wires seen

Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,855 miles

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

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 3 Sep 2012 95,949 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 91,050 miles

BOTH RFAER TYRE TYRES BECOMING LOW AND HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 31 Aug 2011 91,029 miles

Offside Outer Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH RFAER TYRE TYRES BECOMING LOW AND HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,954 miles

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

Fail 31 Aug 2010 86,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 83,781 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 83,681 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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,495 miles

FRONT TYRE EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 31 Aug 2007 74,560 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO WEAR

O/S REAR HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW , JUST PASSABLE

O/S REAR INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACE IN POOR CONDITION , JUST PASSABLE

Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,995 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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KU52 DRZ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KU52 DRZ, 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

How do I check the history of KU52 DRZ?

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What year was KU52 DRZ registered?

KU52 DRZ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is KU52 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU52 DRZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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