MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,968 miAbove average mileage for this year
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handbrake slightly low on effort
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
hand brake slightly low on effort
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
fuel cap seal cracking
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
fuel cap seal cracking
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osf tyre was flat prior to test
nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit
offside front track rod end has slight movement in ball joint
oil leak
parking brake efficiency just above minimum requirement
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management light on dash
oil pressure warning light intermittently flickering on dash when engine is idling
all four tyres have slight wear to inner egdes
engine management light on dash
fuel flap seal starting to deteriorate
windscreen washers require unblocking/adjustment
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all four tyres have slight wear to inner egdes
engine management light on dash
fuel flap seal starting to deteriorate
windscreen washers require unblocking/adjustment
Condition of wiper blades
Slight wear to all 4 tyres on edges
Brake pad wear warning light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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GL52 KUS is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 GL52 KUS, 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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What year was GL52 KUS registered?
GL52 KUS is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2002.
Is GL52 KUS safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL52 KUS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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