MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,482 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
n/f front tyre has uneven wear on inner edge
o/s front tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer edge
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/f front tyre has uneven wear on inner edge
o/s front tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres running off on both edges †possibly under inflated
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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SM52 BNN is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SM52 BNN, 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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What year was SM52 BNN registered?
SM52 BNN is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 11 November 2002.
Is SM52 BNN safe to buy?
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