MOT Status
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154,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both rear tyres are heavily cracked/perished, both on 3.5mm
vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position offside (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both rear tyres are heavily cracked/perished, both on 3.5mm
vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both rear tyres are cracked and perished
vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both rear tyres are cracked and perished
vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Nearside and offside tyres wearing low on inner edges
Front Stone chips on wind screen also tape on glass but not affecting drivers view of the road
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Hand brake effort little low
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1.front brake pads wearing low
2.near side front tyre wearing low on outside edge
3.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test and under trays
4.hand brake travel at mot limits at time of test
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
engine covers, sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
front tyres wearing low on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BT58 ABV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 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 BT58 ABV, 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 17 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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BT58 ABV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 10 February 2009.
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