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BC51 KHH

2002 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,634 mi
Last recorded124,634 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KHH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 May 2012 124,634 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 118,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 112,832 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 107,885 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 97,946 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 80,157 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 62,930 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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BC51 KHH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BC51 KHH, 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

How do I check the history of BC51 KHH?

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What year was BC51 KHH registered?

BC51 KHH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is BC51 KHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC51 KHH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BC51 KHH have outstanding finance?

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