MOT Status
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162,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre 235/45/17 ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre worn on edge 245/45/17 ()
Offside Front anti-rollbar linkarm dust cover slightly deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear run flat tyre fitted
covers fitted obscuring testers view to components
front registration plate fading slightly
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
covers fitted obscuring testers view to components
front registration plate fading slightly
Nearside Front Nail in tyre 245-45-17-95y ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm=0.4mm usable tread left (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm=0.4mm usable tread left (4.1.E.1)
engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view.cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm=1.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm=1.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)
cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view
engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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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BM02 REN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 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 BM02 REN, 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 19 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BM02 REN registered?
BM02 REN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2007.
Is BM02 REN safe to buy?
The MOT history for BM02 REN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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