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WK02 KRV

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

122,284 mi
Last recorded122,284 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 KRV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 122,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald, 225/55r16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald, 225/55r16. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 119,746 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255516. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255516. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 116,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive requires urgent attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 116,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires urgent attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 113,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil light staying on at idle

Pass 3 May 2022 110,971 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 108,365 miles

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

oil warning lamp on

Pass 8 Apr 2020 106,615 miles

oil warning lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2019 103,012 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT LOWER REAR ARM'S BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL WARNING LAMP ON AT IDLE

Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,897 miles

Nearside Rear Slight Restriction

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2017 97,017 miles

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)

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

oil light on during idle

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,671 miles

Eml on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,453 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,478 miles

Mil lamp on

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,398 miles

M.I.L light lit on the dashboard

Pass 3 May 2011 70,321 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 4 May 2010 65,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear tyres 3mm tread depths,and have shoulder wear

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,631 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing out outer shoulders

both rear discs corroded and reducing braking surface but not effecting efficiencey on test

Pass 3 May 2007 47,898 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2007 47,844 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in offside rear tyre on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2006 38,579 miles

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)

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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WK02 KRV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WK02 KRV, 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

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What year was WK02 KRV registered?

WK02 KRV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is WK02 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK02 KRV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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