MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres, tread worn on inner edge and tread depth getting low
engine leaking oil
n/s screen wash poor
n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm
o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm
both front tyres worn on edges
both rear tyres worn on edges
both front tyres getting low tread depth at 3mm
both front tyres worn on edges and tread depths getting low at 3mm
both rear anti roll bar links, gaiters perishing and cracking
front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear near rear under/inner sill
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
both front tyres worn on edges and tread depths getting low at 3mm
both rear anti roll bar links, gaiters perishing and cracking
front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear near rear under/inner sill
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section securing bolts corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes & nuts corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre to rear exhaust joining sleeve clamp corroded *** advise attention ***
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** advise attension *** (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front suspension arm *** advise attention *** (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 2 mm
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front suspension arm *** advise attension *** (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** advise attension *** (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front suspension arm *** advise attention *** (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 2 mm
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front suspension arm *** advise attension *** (2.4.G.2)
both headlamps dip beam aim on min height setting
n/s/r flexi brake hose slightly perished
o/s/r flexi brake hose slightly perished
slight damage to o/s outer sill
unable to test n/s/r seatbelt as baby seat fitted
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear anti roll bar links have slight play
n/s/r indicator fading to white light
n/s/r tyre tread getting low at 3mm
o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play
rear number plate starting to dis-colour
both rear anti roll bar links have slight play
n/s/r indicator fading to white light
n/s/r tyre tread getting low at 3mm
o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play
rear number plate starting to dis-colour
both rear anti roll bar links have slight play
Ineraction between indicators and side lights on rear light units.
N/s/r tyre has side wall damage, advise attention.
O/s/r tyre on legal limit tread depth (1.6mm).
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)
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GX02 GLA is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 GX02 GLA, 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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GX02 GLA is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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