MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre bald on edge.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre bald on edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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AY52 XCL is a 2002 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 AY52 XCL, 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 AY52 XCL registered?
AY52 XCL is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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