MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,188 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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K16 AYR is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 K16 AYR, 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 K16 AYR registered?
K16 AYR is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is K16 AYR safe to buy?
The MOT history for K16 AYR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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