MOT Status
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136,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/stones in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/stones in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))
Hazard lights flashing inconsistently
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on BOTH ! Edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake noisy(Clicking) : Investigation - Required
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On outer edge 0.5mm on inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))
Hazard lights flashing inconsistently
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on BOTH ! Edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake noisy(Clicking) : Investigation - Required
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On outer edge 0.5mm on inner edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
front tyres worn edges
nearside rear tyre nearly on wear bars
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear wheel arches corroded
rearflexi brake pipes perished
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front tyres worn edges
nearside rear tyre nearly on wear bars
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear wheel arches corroded
rearflexi brake pipes perished
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front tyres worn edges
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
front tyres worn edges
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear tyre 1.6-2mm
offside washer jet loose in bonnet
rear flexi brake pipes perished
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear tyre 1.6-2mm
rear flexi brake pipes perished
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres are out of shape on the inner tread
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres are out of shape on the inner tread
front brake discs corroded
front brake pads low
pas resovoir leak
rear flexi brake pipes perished
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear number plate damasged
slight play rear roll bar links
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded
front brake pads low
pas resovoir leak
rear flexi brake pipes perished
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear number plate damasged
slight play rear roll bar links
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn weak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
nearside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges
offside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges
front pads low
rear exhaust shield loose
slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front pads low
rear exhaust shield loose
slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
wiper blades smear in operation
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HX02 YHG is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 HX02 YHG, 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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HX02 YHG is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2002.
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