MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield loose but wont come off
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear outer upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear outer upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear suspension top link arms outer dust covers deteriated
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear suspension top link arms outer dust covers deteriated
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
both rear torque arm outer bushes dust covers deteriated
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
both rear torque arm outer bushes dust covers deteriated
Offside Rear Outer Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
instrument panel showing light fault at rear off side but all appear to work
Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear tyres cracked and perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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VN52 YCK is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 VN52 YCK, 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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VN52 YCK is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2002.
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