MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits running 1.247/range 1.03 to 0.97 (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on
sill covers /under trays fitted
engine oil leak
nearside front antiroll bar link has play in a ball joint
unable to inspect condition of rear metal brake pipes
engine management light on
rear brake pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
engine management light on
rear brake pipes corroded
engine management light on
engine oil leak
headlamps in very poor condition reduced light output
engine management light on
engine oil leak
engine management light on
offside rear tyre worn on the inside
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
engine management light on
offside rear tyre worn on the inside
rear metal brake pipes corroded
engine management light on
offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge with flat spots
play in offside front antiroll bar drop link
engine management light on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine management light on
offside rear brake disc scored
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG52 OEX is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BG52 OEX, 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 BG52 OEX registered?
BG52 OEX is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2002.
Is BG52 OEX safe to buy?
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