MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,156 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
under trays ,engine covers and outer sill covers fitted partial check
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake pads warning light on
under trays ,engine covers and outer sill covers fitted partial check
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad warning light on
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad warning light on
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake discs worn
Both Front Wipers Slightly Smearing Screen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CV52 YHW is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 CV52 YHW, 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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CV52 YHW is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 23 October 2002.
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