MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)
EML warning lamp indicates a fault
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipes on joints (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
o/s front headlight leveler broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
o/s front headlight leveler broken
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
headlamp leval sensor arm broken
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
headlamp leval sensor arm broken
All tyres getting low on tread.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/s/r brake pad warning wire off of pad.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
All tyres getting low on tread.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/s/r brake pad warning wire off of pad.
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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HF52 UFT is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 HF52 UFT, 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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HF52 UFT is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2002.
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