MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,272 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s And N/s Rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust Corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box And Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/s And N/s Front Steering Track Rod Inner Ball Joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Brake hose excessively deteriorated O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/s/r Lower Suspension Arm Lower Central Bush On Rear Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s And N/s Rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust Corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box And Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/s And N/s Front Steering Track Rod Inner Ball Joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust Corroded
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Outer Bush/Pin Has Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Under Trays & Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust Corroded
Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Outer Bush/Pin Has Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Under Trays & Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components
Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted
coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Front (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s Rear Cross Brake Pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s And N/s Front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s And N/s Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake Pad Warning Light On
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted
coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Front (2.4.C.1b)
Nail In N/s/f Tyre
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp insecure Head Lamp Lenses Insecure (1.7.3)
Nail In N/s/f Tyre
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front to rear metal brake pipes corrided at rear
brake discs pitted
all brake disc pitted
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
all brake disc pitted
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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B6 MBC is a 2002 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 B6 MBC, 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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B6 MBC is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2002.
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