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MF52 XKV

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,002 mi
Last recorded116,002 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 XKV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 116,002 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 116,002 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,885 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 108,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 102,506 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 102,360 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 97,041 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,642 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear nearside & offside brakes slightly binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 85,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17-97W (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear nearside & offside brakes slightly binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,307 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 78,294 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside & offside rear tyres heavily worn on non-measurable inner edges advise replace

Fail 17 Sep 2014 72,111 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside & offside rear tyres heavily worn on non-measurable inner edges advise replace

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,438 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 63,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Sep 2012 53,550 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

noise from offside parking brake

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,680 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,944 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,661 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,503 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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MF52 XKV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MF52 XKV, 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 MF52 XKV registered?

MF52 XKV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is MF52 XKV safe to buy?

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