MOT Status
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177,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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undertrays fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer removed/missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam stops working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer removed/missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine/brake pipe cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component
engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside componen
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr osr (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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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R40 STP is a 2010 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2010 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 97,744 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 R40 STP, 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 16 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 R40 STP?
You can check the full history of R40 STP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R40 STP registered?
R40 STP is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 2010.
Is R40 STP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R40 STP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R40 STP have outstanding finance?
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