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KY02 SXF

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,331 mi
Last recorded147,331 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 SXF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 147,331 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 147,331 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 144,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 4 Apr 2019 144,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2018 143,314 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak Engine and rear axle ()

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 143,314 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak Engine and rear axle ()

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 135,049 miles

exhaust rear section heat shield not secure

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,026 miles

Advice to change n/s/front wiper

Hand brake eficiency just passed ned attention

Pass 31 Mar 2015 117,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 106,108 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 103,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 95,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 87,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 74,374 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 61,331 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,773 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o\s\f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,308 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,285 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 28,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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KY02 SXF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY02 SXF, 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 KY02 SXF registered?

KY02 SXF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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