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KV52 KZA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,480 mi
Last recorded152,480 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 KZA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 152,480 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 152,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 141,487 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 141,487 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 133,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 120,437 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 108,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 92,511 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,469 miles

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

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)

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

score on front disc inner poss in need of full brake inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 72,062 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 72,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 59,083 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,046 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)

There is evidence of a nest & rodent damage to wiring underbonnet.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 31,009 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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KV52 KZA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV52 KZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV52 KZA registered?

KV52 KZA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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The MOT history for KV52 KZA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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