MOT Status
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185,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NSR lower rear, rose bush worn in hub **BORDERLINE** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point covered in sealant. unable to see any repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NSR lower rear, rose bush worn in hub **BORDERLINE** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point covered in sealant. unable to see any repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose Nuts mounting to the rear differential (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner sill modified/repaired covered with excessive amounts of underseal protection
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Inner sill modified/repaired covered with excessive amounts of underseal protection
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
tested in wet conditions
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive have given as its wet from the rain and difficult to tell how bad leak is , but does want looking at (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear,tiebar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/f head lamp lense glazed
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/f head lamp lense glazed
o/s/r inner cv boot slightly perrished and deteriated
n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars 225/55/16w
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
parking brake limits only just met
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pads worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
offside front inner sidelight ring not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
offside front inner sidelight ring not working
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Y22 THU is a 2002 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y22 THU, 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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Y22 THU is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 2 January 2002.
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