MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s o/s rear excessively split (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported front section flange bolts excessively corroded/insecure (7.1.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking n/s steering rack (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working n/s o/s (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear + n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front worn/lipped (3.5.1i)
n/s o/s front brake disc back plates insecure
n/s o/s front headlamp aims becoming dull
n/s rear tyre worn close to cords inner edge
o/s front tyre worn outer edge
o/s rear diff seal excessively leaking oil
o/s rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front disc backplates corroded and slightly insecure
offside rear shock absorber cracked around lower mounting bush but secure
oil leak from rear axle drain plug
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake disc backplates becoming corroded and slightly insecure
offside rear shock absorber cracked around lower mounting bush, but secure
oil leak from rear axle drain plug seal
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front number plate delaminated
n/s o/s front brake discs outer shield corroded + slightly insecure
slight leak power steering rack
slight leak rear diff
slight play n/s o/s rear anti roll bar outer link pin ball joints
slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab bushes
various slight oil leaks
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front number plate slightly delaminated
n/s o/s front brake disc back plates slightly corroded/insecure
slight leak steering rack
slight oil leak o/s rear diff
slight play o/s rear suspension outer link pin ball joint
slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension inner stab arm bushes
various minor engine oil leaks
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
low effiency n/s handbrake
n/s o/s front brake discs backplates slightly insecure
o/s rear brake/wheel slightly binding
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
damage + slightly insecure front bumper
engine/power steering drive belt excessively splitting
exhaust system slightly corroded
n/s hand brake effiency becoming low
slight leak power steering rack
slight play n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab bushes
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
damage + slightly insecure front bumper
engine oil leak around breather pipe area
engine/power steering drive belt excessively splitting
exhaust system slightly corroded
n/s hand brake effiency becoming low
slight leak power steering rack
slight play n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab bushes
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drive belt excessively splitting
n/s handbrake becoming low on performance
slight oil leak steering rack + reservoir
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front pipe clamp corroding
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front pipe clamp corroding
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear silencer heatshield corroded & loose
engine overheating when stationary
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate de-laminating.
windscreen chipped in zone b.
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CN02 UPH is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 CN02 UPH, 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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CN02 UPH is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2002.
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