MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested due to exhaust box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear sills getting corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
rear sills getting corroded
Oil leak ()
rear floor corroded
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Oil leak ()
rear floor corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
centre stop light not working
front brake pads approx 75 percent worn
front stabiliser lower arms front bushes soft
o/s front brake pipe lightly corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
centre stop light not working
front brake pads approx 75 percent worn
front stabiliser lower arms front bushes soft
o/s front brake pipe lightly corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
parking brake effort just on required limit
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YH52 OXR is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 YH52 OXR, 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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What year was YH52 OXR registered?
YH52 OXR is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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