MOT Status
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161,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front to rear brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
handbrake travel
upper and lower covers fitted
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested adjusters inop lamp too low? (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy on bend (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated near ferrule marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy on bend (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear pipes? (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder leaking when pressed after air out of system pedal creeps to floor, poss, leak? (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Airbox top cover missing
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear tyre tread starting to split
Airbox top cover missing
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear tyre tread starting to split
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r parking brake effort much lower than o/s
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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BM52 AUS is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 BM52 AUS, 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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BM52 AUS is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2002.
Is BM52 AUS safe to buy?
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