MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,197 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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airbag light on dash
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
airbag light on dash
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
air bag light on
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front anti roll bar link gaters split
gear box + diff oil leaks
near side hand brake rubbing
rear drive shafts worn
gear box insecure cross member not bolted to under car
under trays + rear heat sheld under car insecure
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak on diff + gearbox
temp repair on offside mirror
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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R564 OES is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R564 OES, 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 R564 OES registered?
R564 OES is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 1997.
Is R564 OES safe to buy?
The MOT history for R564 OES shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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