MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR AROUND DRAIN PLUGS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AROUND DRAIN PLUGS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Spare tyre defective ()
UNABLE TO INSPECT SILLS DUE TO FACTORY FIT SILL COVERS FITTED
UNDERTRAYS / ENGINE COVER
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR AROUND DRAIN PLUGS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AROUND DRAIN PLUGS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Spare tyre defective ()
UNABLE TO INSPECT SILLS DUE TO FACTORY FIT SILL COVERS FITTED
UNDERTRAYS / ENGINE COVER
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear floor drain holes corroded
Offside Rear floor drain holes corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak under engine
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stays on with side light (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking at center pipe join (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (adjusted) (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (adjusted) (1.8)
slight oil leak under engine
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Front and rear no plates slightly deteriorated
Rear exhaust heat cover loose
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Front and rear no plates slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake discs pitted
Rear exhaust heat cover loose
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre cut to sidewall
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r tyre cut to sidewall
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion on floor/chassis
exhaust corroding
fuel cap sealing washer perished
high level stoplamp in window inoperative
nearside front door trim missing
offside steering rack gaitor damp/wet
p.a.s. pipe corroding
rear number plate deteriorating
service light/indicator at red/amber
some smearing from wipers
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
corrosion on floor/chassis
exhaust corroding
fuel cap sealing washer perished
high level stoplamp in window inoperative
nearside front door trim missing
offside steering rack gaitor damp/wet
p.a.s. pipe corroding
rear number plate deteriorating
service light/indicator at red/amber
some smearing from wipers
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SN52 SXL is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 SN52 SXL, 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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SN52 SXL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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