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269,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front brake backing plate loose.
Offside Front Track rod end has sign on heat damage.
Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are present, preventing inspection of components.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear. approx.(2.3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front brake backing plate loose.
Offside Front Track rod end has sign on heat damage.
Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Locking nut was insecure. (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are present, preventing inspection of components.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear. approx.(2.3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components
Plastic Cover Sill, Underfloor Covers & Undertrays Fitted Preventing Full Inspection of Components
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing the inspection of components
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit,wearing on edges 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front oil seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside on legal limit 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
plastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted, preventing inspection of components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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AY16 TCX is a 2016 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 2016 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 62,606 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 AY16 TCX, 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 10 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AY16 TCX registered?
AY16 TCX is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2016.
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