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WP52 KLL

2002 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,764 mi
Last recorded146,764 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 KLL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 146,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 142,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 138,743 miles

M I L light on

Pass 4 Jan 2011 135,365 miles

chips on windscreen

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 124,187 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 112,450 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 95,274 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 76,284 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 76,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

a.both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

a.slight play in rack body

Pass 30 Dec 2005 59,427 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre and off side rear tyre on 2.5mm in center(legel limit 1.6mm)

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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WP52 KLL is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WP52 KLL, 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 WP52 KLL registered?

WP52 KLL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is WP52 KLL safe to buy?

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