MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)
both rear tyres getting low on inner edges
emissions only just passed
engine warning light on
front brake disc getting low
fuel cap seal perished
rear brake pads getting low
slight movement in lower suspension arm bushes
Bonnet safety catch seems stiff.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake pipes corroded.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel cap light cracks
rear discs light scores
sill covers
wipres leaving lines
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
plastic covers under vechile
wipers leaving lines
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advies plastic covers over outer sills
advies small stone chipes in windsreen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Park brake effort low - At minimum required for MOT
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS52 YBF is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 LS52 YBF, 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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What year was LS52 YBF registered?
LS52 YBF is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2002.
Is LS52 YBF safe to buy?
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