MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front n/plate poor condition
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front n/plate poor condition
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine cover and floor covers
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Oil leak
o/s rear coil spring slightly touchs body † †plastic skirts on sills † †engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine cover fitted
oil leak
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
cover under engine
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B16 SEY is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1998 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 121,173 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 B16 SEY, 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 28 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B16 SEY registered?
B16 SEY is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 19 January 1998.
Is B16 SEY safe to buy?
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