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AR51 KKE

2002 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,267 mi
Last recorded212,267 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KKE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 212,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing,o/s handbrake getting low on effort

Fail 11 Jun 2019 212,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing,o/s handbrake getting low on effort

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached link rod (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 201,151 miles

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,both rear brake hoses wearing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 195,103 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,both rear brake hoses wearing

Fail 15 Mar 2017 195,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,both rear brake hoses wearing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 189,034 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,brake hoses wearing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 182,434 miles

front+rear suspension link rod boots wearing,slight play in steering+ball joints,exhaust slight leaks/poor condition,brake pipes corroding,rear brakes/handbrake slight binding,brake hoses wearing

Pass 23 Dec 2013 175,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 162,101 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 148,682 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 123,070 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 100,563 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 85,556 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 78,277 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 65,173 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 65,173 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres wearing out faster on outter edge

both rear tyres on minimum limit

Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,121 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 48,595 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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AR51 KKE is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AR51 KKE, 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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AR51 KKE is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is AR51 KKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 KKE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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