MOT Status
ValidMileage
172,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All four tyres worn low on inner shoulder
Nearside parking brake efficiency very low. Advise further investigation to be carried out
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
All four tyres worn low on inner shoulder
Nearside parking brake efficiency very low. Advise further investigation to be carried out
All four tyres wearing low on inner shoulders
Nearside parking brake efficiency low. Advise further investigation to be carried out
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
All four tyres wearing low on inner shoulders
Nearside parking brake efficiency low. Advise further investigation to be carried out
car tested in wet weather
oil leak
rear brake discs slightly worn
Parking brake efficiency low. Advise further investigation to be carried out
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre perishing.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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M500 CFB is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 M500 CFB, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of M500 CFB?
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What year was M500 CFB registered?
M500 CFB is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2002.
Is M500 CFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for M500 CFB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M500 CFB have outstanding finance?
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