MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f abs sensor wire bracket loose
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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P52 CDO is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,946 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 P52 CDO, 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 29 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P52 CDO registered?
P52 CDO is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 10 January 1997.
Is P52 CDO safe to buy?
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