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K2 FKM

2000 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,087 mi
Last recorded101,087 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 520111,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 FKM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 101,087 miles

Air-bag light on

Eye level brake light not functioning

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Traction control light on

Fail 6 Feb 2012 101,076 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Air-bag light on

Eye level brake light not functioning

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Traction control light on

Pass 22 Dec 2010 98,764 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 93,779 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 93,779 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 88,520 miles

Eye level stop light not functioning

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S handbrake performance

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 82,357 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 75,221 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 64,687 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 Front 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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K2 FKM is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,099 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 K2 FKM, 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 26 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 K2 FKM registered?

K2 FKM is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is K2 FKM safe to buy?

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