MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
crack line in windscreen
all brake discs slightly rusty
both rear( top rear susp arms ) have slight play
engine oil leak blowing back over some components
front brake fluctuation 15-20%
offside rear (both metal brake pipes slightly corodded )
slight rear brake fluctuation
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r tyre inner 3/4 cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s/r very little effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s/r little effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
all brake discs slightly rusty
both rear( top rear susp arms ) have slight play
engine oil leak blowing back over some components
front brake fluctuation 15-20%
offside rear (both metal brake pipes slightly corodded )
slight rear brake fluctuation
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)
Offside rear nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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WA02 TMO 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 WA02 TMO, 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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WA02 TMO is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2002.
Is WA02 TMO safe to buy?
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