MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,162 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
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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A13 MBB is a 1989 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1989 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,416 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 A13 MBB, 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 37 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A13 MBB registered?
A13 MBB is a 1989 BMW 520, first registered on 2 October 1989.
Is A13 MBB safe to buy?
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