MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust slightly noisy on acceleration....
Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window........ (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window.......... (3.2 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective has a tempory support / advise to fit stronger support..... (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen slight score mark central lower area....
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
brake pad warning light on
engine oil leak
rear exhaust has major leak
windscreen has slight damage
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS light on (possibly traction control also....) (1.6 (b))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated very deteriorated.... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated very deteriorated.... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release ratchet teeth suspect worn.... (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on.... (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working no pump noise ???? (3.5 (a))
Central Rear seat belt not avaliable to test Ref; stalk....
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective has tempory repair.... (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen slight score mark / centre lower area....
brake pad warning light on / sensors not fitted correctly....
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leaks
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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BU52 ZPX is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2002 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,444 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BU52 ZPX, 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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BU52 ZPX is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2002.
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