MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,071 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
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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B17 SEA is a 1992 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1992 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 132,944 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 B17 SEA, 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 34 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B17 SEA?
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What year was B17 SEA registered?
B17 SEA is a 1992 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1992.
Is B17 SEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for B17 SEA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B17 SEA have outstanding finance?
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