MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,701 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
under tray fitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
under tray fitted
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
An item not tested (Manual)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
metal fuel pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
metal fuel pipes corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
alternator belt cracked
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
alternator belt cracked
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
offside front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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R565 HAN is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 R565 HAN, 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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R565 HAN is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 23 August 1997.
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