MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Vehicle is Under-sealed.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 mm close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 275/35r19 rft (4.1.E.1)
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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BS07 SAM is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2013 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 83,406 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 BS07 SAM, 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 13 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of BS07 SAM?
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What year was BS07 SAM registered?
BS07 SAM is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 3 June 2013.
Is BS07 SAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for BS07 SAM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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