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ExpiredMileage
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Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture All rear brake pipes from center of front to rear both side over axle axle both side of brakes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill end. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill end. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive has oil leaks on engine, gearbox and diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
has a rear exhaust shield loose.
has some under tray damaged. front.
o/s/r parking brake, low effort and slow ?.
Offside handbrake only 50% of n/s.
Oil leak, but not excessive there is a fair covering of oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt totally split and separated. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside handbrake only 50% of n/s.
Oil leak, but not excessive there is a fair covering of oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake efficiency just met. (1.2.1 (c))
vehicle battery failing.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid feed pipe disconnected ?. (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake efficiency just met. (1.2.1 (c))
vehicle battery failing.
MIL coming on intermittently
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
oil leaks
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))
MIL coming on intermittently
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil leaks
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r to flexy's. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust shielding loose.
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r.to flexy's (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r.to flexy's (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
front wipers are juddering
trialer socket is tempermental could do with a clean
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front wipers are juddering
trialer socket is tempermental could do with a clean
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs ridged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
covers fitted to both sides front floors
off side front anti roll bar linkage joint upper dust cover split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
covers fitted to both sides front floors
off side front anti roll bar linkage joint upper dust cover split
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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PE52 RRV is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PE52 RRV, 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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PE52 RRV is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2002.
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