MOT Status
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140,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipes corroded front to offside rear axle
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipes corroded front to offside rear axle
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside rear tyre perished
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
All brake discs surface corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside front inner sill corroded
Nearside rear tyre perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
BOTH REAR TYRES AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOW
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL REPAIRED/CORRODED
handbrake effort low
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
BOTH REAR TYRES AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOW
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL REPAIRED/CORRODED
handbrake effort low
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
small cut to inner wall of n/s/f tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
small cut to inner wall of n/s/f tyre
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
chips in windscreen
signs of fluid o/s steering rack
1 of 2 o/s washers not hitting screen
damage to o/s sill
signs of fluid to o/s steering rack
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KJ52 ANV 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 70.4%.
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 KJ52 ANV, 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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KJ52 ANV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 9 September 2002.
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