MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear all lights cover with a product
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Latch Not Closing (8.4.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged Excessively Corroded (7.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm ( Rear Bush) (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Under trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
undertrays fitted
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
undertrays fitted
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emissions on test limit for pass
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Engine Management Light Illuminated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside 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)
Oil leak
Rear wiper blade deteriorated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s mirror cover missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
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PK52 YFJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2003 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,985 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 PK52 YFJ, 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 23 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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PK52 YFJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 14 February 2003.
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