MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front tyres worn on inner edge
Offside rear brake pipe {over tank} slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Upper arm (2.4.G.2)
Slight play near side rear anti roll bar link
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
air bag lamp on
front number plate cracked
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
air bag lamp on
front disc scored
front grill insecure o/s
front number plate cracked
n/s/f wing corroded (lower part)
n/s/r tyre has a chunk out of sidewall
rear drive shaft corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear offside disc inner surface has some corrosion.
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear offside disc inner surface has some corrosion.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
both front washer jets have a poor delivery of fluid
engine oil level is on minimum
nearside front tyre has a deep cut in the treads
offside rear seatbelt is twisted
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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LS52 WFW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,985 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 LS52 WFW, 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 23 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LS52 WFW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 January 2003.
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