MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components-Wheel arch covers fitted-Sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 Covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
fuel cap seal deteriorating
Emissions not tested Vehicle unable to reach requirements of 2500/3000 rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components-Wheel arch covers fitted-Sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
fuel cap seal deteriorating
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Outer sill damaged
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Outer sill damaged
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
225/55/16 X 4
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SEVER OIL LEAK
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
VARIOUS DENTS/SCRATCHES DAMAGE TO NUMEROUS ARAES OF VEHICLE
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
225/55/16 X 4
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SEVER OIL LEAK
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
VARIOUS DENTS/SCRATCHES DAMAGE TO NUMEROUS ARAES OF VEHICLE
225/55/16 X 4
DASH INDECATES FAULT OSR S/LIGHT-NO FAULTS TOT ON VEHICLE
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NS SILL DAMAGED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAK
R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/14
REARCENTRE STOP LIGHT INOP
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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
225/55/16 X 4
DASH INDECATES FAULT OSR S/LIGHT-NO FAULTS TOT ON VEHICLE
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
NS SILL DAMAGED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAK
R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/14
REARCENTRE STOP LIGHT INOP
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
225/55/16 X 4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAK
R-TAX EXPIRED=31/8/12
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Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
225/55/16 X 4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAK
R-TAX EXPIRED=31/8/12
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
225/55/16 X 4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OIL LEAK
ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/8/11
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
225/55/16 X 4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OIL LEAK
ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/8/11
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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J8 HJG is a 2002 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 J8 HJG, 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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J8 HJG is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2002.
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