MOT Status
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115,308 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Emissions not tested engine miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Rear heat shield insecure
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Rear heat shield insecure
Near side front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Transmission light on dash
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inwards (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1)
Near side front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Transmission light on dash
Both rear tyres getting low on tread
Near side rear tyre perished on sidewall
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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BT52 OHL is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 BT52 OHL, 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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BT52 OHL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2002.
Is BT52 OHL safe to buy?
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