MOT Status
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90,602 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON. N/S MIRROR GLASS BROKEN
N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS. REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Emissions not tested (7.0)
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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON. N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS, LEVEL LOW. ENGINE MISFIRE. REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON. N/S DOOR MIRROR BROKEN. REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON. N/S DOOR MIRROR BROKEN. REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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SN52 ZTG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2002 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN52 ZTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SN52 ZTG registered?
SN52 ZTG is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2002.
Is SN52 ZTG safe to buy?
The MOT history for SN52 ZTG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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