MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both fan belts worn bad
o/s/f brake disc back plate worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both fan belts worn bad
o/s/f brake disc back plate worn
cracks in windsreen,slight wear on tyre edges
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres wearing on edges\slight play detected at styeering wheel\front brake pads wearing thin front discs wearing
both front tyres wearing on edges\slight play detected at styeering wheel\front brake pads wearing thin front discs wearing
Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components showing general age and wear.
Exhaust system showing surface corrosion.
Front and rear discs lipped.
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components showing general age and wear.
Exhaust system showing surface corrosion.
Front and rear discs lipped.
chip in windscreen
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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GU52 BYN is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey 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 GU52 BYN, 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 GU52 BYN registered?
GU52 BYN is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2002.
Is GU52 BYN safe to buy?
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