Basic Inspection

BMW 520D M SPORT BUSINESS EDN
Basic inspection results
(PREPARED ON 11/08/2021, 14:28)

The inspector 's conclusion

Potential repair costs for this vehicle:

£0

Prior to carrying out a road test under bonnet fluid levels were checked and found to be correct, at this point the vehicle was started with no permanent warning lights displayed on the driver’s information panel, with the vehicle started readily from cold.

The road test was carried out at speeds of up to 70 mph, in mixed road and traffic conditions.

During the road test the pay attention to the performance of the engine and transmission with the engine and transmission performance be considered in line with a similar vehicle the same make and model the similar mileage.

Throughout the course of the road test the vehicle handled and performed in a good manner, steered the chosen path of travel correctly and was free from any abnormal noise or vibration.

During the road test there was no evidence of any excessive smoke from the exhaust, undue
audible noises from the transmission and no evidence of overheating.

With final checks revealing no evidence of coolant leaks in and around the engine bay, or
evidence of major oil leakage around the engine bay and or on the underside of the vehicle.


Overall conclusion vehicle is good condition for the age and mileage. Vehicle aesthetic is good for the age with some previous bodyworks carried. Some scratches present but acceptable.
Good service history present.
Vehicle requires full service as its over due.

At the time of inspection vehicle as described within basic inspection scope.
Advised extended warranty to protect from sudden breakdowns. Available from CarExamer

HPI Basic Data

VIN:
**************1561
Engine no:
82947185
Color:
SILVER
Mileage:
59559
MOT:
27/07/2022
V5C
Service documentation
VIN match
Radio security code
Owners manual
Range:
5 SERIES
Fuel Type:
DIESEL
Engine Capacity:
1995
Market Sector Code:
AA
Country Of Origin:
GERMANY
Model Code:
106
Model Variant:
520D M SPORT BUSINESS EDITION
Data Version Number:
Number Of Gears:
6
Nominal Engine Capacity:
2
Marque Code:
MK
Transmission:
MANUAL
Body Style:
SALOON
Visibility Date:
01/03/2009
Sys Setup Date:
01/03/2009
Marque:
BMW
Cab Type:
NA
Terminate Date:
Series:
E60/E61
Number Of Doors:
4
Drive Type:
4X2

Date Of Last Update:
2021-08-06T14:17:26
Colour:
SILVER
Vehicle Class:
Car
Certificate Of Destruction Issued:
Engine Number:
82947185
Engine Capacity:
1995
Transmission Code:
Exported:
Year Of Manufacture:
2009
Wheel Plan:
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Date Exported:
Scrapped:
Transmission:
Date First Registered Uk:
2009-12-23T00:00:00
Model:
520D M SPORT BUSINESS EDN
Gear Count:
6
Import Non Eu:
Previous Vrm Gb:
Gross Weight:
2050
Door Plan Literal:
4 DOOR SALOON
Mvris Model Code:
DWX
Vin:
WBANX32070C041561
Vrm:
AV59ZZS
Date First Registered:
2009-12-23T00:00:00
Date Scrapped:
Door Plan:
02
Year Month First Registered:
2009-12
Vin Last5:
41561
Vehicle Used Before First Registration:
Max Permissible Mass:
2050
Make:
BMW
Make Model:
BMW 520D M SPORT BUSINESS EDN
Transmission Type:
Manual
Seating Capacity:
5
Fuel Type:
DIESEL
Co2 Emissions:
136
Imported:
Mvris Make Code:
M0
Previous Vrm Ni:
Vin Confirmation Flag:

V5 C Certificate Count:
2
Plate Change Count:
1
Number Of Previous Keepers:
4
Keeper Changes Count:
1
Vic Count:
0
Colour Change Count:
Colour Change List:
Vic List:

Road test

Engine-performance
Fair - May require some repairs
green check

Turbo actuator lever broken of the spot weld Power over access feels like remapped engine. Just marking yellow requires fixing trader aware

star
star
star
Engine-noise cold
Good - In working condition
green check
Cold starting
Good - In working condition
green check
Hot restarting
Good - In working condition
green check
Engine-noise hot
Good - In working condition
green check
Excess smoke
Good - In working condition
green check
Gearbox operation/noise level
Good - In working condition
green check
Auto changes/kick-down
Not Available for this vehicle
green check
Final drive operation/noise level
Good - In working condition
green check
Clutch operation
Good - In working condition
green check
Road holding/stability
Good - In working condition
green check
Steering wheel alignment
Good - In working condition
green check
Steering wheel effort
Good - In working condition
green check
General steering/handling
Good - In working condition
green check
Foot brake operation
Good - In working condition
green check
Hand/parking brake operation
Good - In working condition
green check
Suspension noise
Good - In working condition
green check

Very good for the age and mileage

Warning lights
Fair - May require some repairs
green check

Tyre pressure warning came on at the time of the road test Recheck pressures and readjust

Electric controls

Head lights
Good - In working condition
green check
Side lights/running lights
Good - In working condition
green check
Rear lights/number plate lights
Good - In working condition
green check
Stop lights
Good - In working condition
green check
Indicators/hazard lights
Good - In working condition
green check
Reverse/fog lights
Good - In working condition
green check
Auxiliary lights
Good - In working condition
green check
Panel lights
Good - In working condition
green check
Mirror operation
Good - In working condition
green check
Switches/controls
Good - In working condition
green check
Instrument/controls function
Good - In working condition
green check
Horn
Good - In working condition
green check
Heater fan/control operation
Good - In working condition
green check
Air con. operation
Good - In working condition
green check
Door locking/central locking operation
Good - In working condition
green check
Sunroof operation
Not Available for this vehicle
green check
Electric window operation
Good - In working condition
green check
Wipers/Washer operation
Good - In working condition
green check
Head lamp washer/wiper operation
Not Available for this vehicle
green check
Cigarette lighter
Good - In working condition
green check

Plug-in diagnostic

Engine control
Good - In working condition
green check
star
star
star
Gear control system
Good - In working condition
green check
ABS system
Good - In working condition
green check
Airbag system
Good - In working condition
green check

Interior / Luggage Compartment

Seat belt operation
Good - In working condition
green check
Door trim panels/fittings
Good - In working condition
green check
Door seals/hinges
Good - In working condition
green check
Dash panel condition
Good - In working condition
green check
Boot/tailgate lock
Good - In working condition
green check

Engine compartment

Power steering fluid level
Good - In working condition
green check
Clutch fluid level
Good - In working condition
green check
Brake fluid level/visual condition
Good - In working condition
green check
Engine oil level
Fair - May require some repairs
green check

Oil level correct Service over due

Engine external leaks
Good - In working condition
green check
Accelerator linkage
Good - In working condition
green check
Drive belt condition
Good - In working condition
green check
Bonnet catch
Good - In working condition
green check
Engine underside leakage
Good - In working condition
green check

Plastic access tray not closed correctly

star

Charging and starting system

Battery test 12v
Good - In working condition
green check
12v charging system operation
Good - In working condition
green check
star
Starter motor operation
Good - In working condition
green check
star
Starter motor noise
Good - In working condition
green check

Cooling system

Coolant level
Good - In working condition
green check
Coolant leak
Good - In working condition
green check
Radiator/cap condition
Good - In working condition
green check
Overheating evidence/road test
Good - In working condition
green check
Cooling fan operation*
Good - In working condition
green check

Brake system

Brake fluid condition
Good - In working condition
green check
Discs/pads front (if visible)
Excellent - Like new condition
green check

With some surface corrosion

Discs/pads/shoes/drums rear (if visible)
Excellent - Like new condition
green check
Hand/parking brake operation
Good - In working condition
green check

Wheels and tires

Front right tyre
Good - In working condition
green check

5 Slight outer edge wear Advised recheck tracking

star
Front left tyre
Excellent - Like new condition
green check

7 Different tyre thread

star
Rear right tyre
Fair - May require some repairs
green check

4

Rear left tyre
Fair - May require some repairs
green check

4

Spare wheel
Not Available for this vehicle
green check
star
star

Front suspension / steering

Springs/suspension unit
Good - In working condition
green check

Some surface corrosion's Present for the rear too Acceptable for the age

star
star
star
star
Shock absorbers (conditions/leaks)
Good - In working condition
green check

Rear right very light missed developing would consider acceptable for the age

Transmission

Cables/adjustment
Good - In working condition
green check
Linkage (wear)
Good - In working condition
green check

Exhaust system

System condition (if visible)
Good - In working condition
green check

Body exterior

Fuel filler cover/petrol flap
Good - In working condition
green check
Key operation in door locks
Good - In working condition
green check

Both keys operational

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