MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
anti-slip device missing on clutch pedal
engine management light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
anti-slip device missing on clutch pedal
engine management light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
235/45 r 17 fitted to rear ,225/45 r 17 fitted to front.
nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage but not to cords
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
nearside rear handbrake lower effort and both not locking on roller test
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF52 ACO is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 GF52 ACO, 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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How do I check the history of GF52 ACO?
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What year was GF52 ACO registered?
GF52 ACO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 2002.
Is GF52 ACO safe to buy?
The MOT history for GF52 ACO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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