MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Undertray not fully secure Heat shields (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.657 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Undertray not fully secure Heat shields (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
vehicle underbody showing corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front high beam bulb fitted incorrect
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
bonnet release mechanism partially seized hard to open bonnet
recommend a wheel alignment
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split? (8.2.3)
Coolant leak radiator ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
bonnet release mechanism partially seized hard to open bonnet
recommend a wheel alignment
recommend a wheel alignment
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
recommend a wheel alignment
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust heat-sheild insecure
all brake discs slightly worn
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F Tyre showing age cracks
O/S/R Tyre inner tread starting too go out off shape.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Recomend a wheel alignment.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F Tyre showing age cracks
O/S/R Tyre inner tread starting too go out off shape.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Recomend a wheel alignment.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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MH02 PNJ is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 MH02 PNJ, 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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MH02 PNJ is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 July 2002.
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