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CSU 570

1998 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

248,178 mi
Last recorded248,178 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 520121,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSU 570
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 248,178 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 244,859 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 241,910 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 241,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 239,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 237,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 235,741 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 234,507 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 234,507 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 231,889 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 231,889 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 220,209 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 220,209 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 208,048 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 208,048 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 200,197 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 200,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 193,264 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

traction control light on

Pass 11 Nov 2014 193,264 miles

traction control light on

Pass 27 Nov 2013 187,132 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

traction control light on

Fail 27 Nov 2013 187,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

traction control light on

Fail 26 Oct 2012 177,838 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

airbag light on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 177,838 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

airbag light on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 171,166 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil on min

rear number plate damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2010 167,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 159,581 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 159,581 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 145,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 128,001 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 128,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 108,947 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 93,436 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 93,413 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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CSU 570 is a 1998 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CSU 570, 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 CSU 570 registered?

CSU 570 is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is CSU 570 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSU 570 shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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