MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre brake light not working
sill covers fitted
Coolant leak
Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre brake light not working
sill covers fitted
FRONT GRILL IS INSECURE
FUEL CAP SEAL IS MISSING
N/S/F INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW
N/S/R TYRE IS PERISHED
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSIONARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN
O/S/F STEERING RACK END IS WORN
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP AND WORN
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
FRONT GRILL IS INSECURE
FUEL CAP SEAL IS MISSING
N/S/F INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW
N/S/R TYRE IS PERISHED
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSIONARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN
O/S/F STEERING RACK END IS WORN
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP AND WORN
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
streeing rack damp with oil †rear brake hoses worn
wipers worn †slight hand brake traverl
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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FL52 UDP is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 FL52 UDP, 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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FL52 UDP is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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