MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear both sides parking brake low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake low
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres heavily deterioaoted between tread
rear number plate starting to deterioate
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres heavily deterioaoted between tread
rear number plate starting to deterioate
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light on
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake warning light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HY02 NKS is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 HY02 NKS, 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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HY02 NKS is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 2002.
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