MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level
engine cover doesn't allow a full check of some components
front to rear fuel pipe is corroded
oil leak
undertray doesn't allow a full check of some components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level
engine cover doesn't allow a full check of some components
front to rear fuel pipe is corroded
oil leak
undertray doesn't allow a full check of some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
center fuel pipe corroaded
engine oil leak
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
center fuel pipe corroaded
engine oil leak
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel cap seal beginning to perish
n/s/f brake discs heatshield insecure
o/s/f brake disc heatshield insecure
slight corrosion exhaust front section
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel cap seal beginning to perish
n/s/f brake discs heatshield insecure
o/s/f brake disc heatshield insecure
slight corrosion exhaust front section
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on inner outer edges inner edges of both tyres bald
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn on inner outer edges inner edges of both tyres bald
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f tyre badly wearing on edge n/s/f tyrewearing on edge
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
o/s/f tyre badly wearing on edge n/s/f tyrewearing on edge
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Both rear brake discs worn and grooved
Engine oil at minimum
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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ST52 HJG is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 ST52 HJG, 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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ST52 HJG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2003.
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