MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8% imbalance on front service brakes
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
18% imbalance on front service brakes
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tie bar boot covers perrished
centre rear number plate light cracked
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
centre rear number plate cracked
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tie bar boot covers perrished
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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MIW 1982 is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,946 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 MIW 1982, 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 29 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MIW 1982 registered?
MIW 1982 is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 1997.
Is MIW 1982 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MIW 1982 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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