MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,006 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body damage
brake warning lamp on on dash
exhaust heatshield insecure
n/s/f end of steering rack worn
unable to see front and rear brake pads clearly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body damage
brake warning lamp on on dash
exhaust heatshield insecure
n/s/f end of steering rack worn
unable to see front and rear brake pads clearly
airbag warning lamp on
body damage
brake warning lamp on
condensation in o/s headlamp
n/s/r tyre perished
slight wear n/s/r hub
small chips on windscreen
unable to see front brake pads clearly
unable to see rear brake pads clearly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
airbag warning lamp on
body damage
brake warning lamp on
condensation in o/s headlamp
n/s/r tyre perished
slight wear n/s/r hub
small chips on windscreen
unable to see front brake pads clearly
unable to see rear brake pads clearly
Airbag warning on on dash
Brake warning on on dash
Dent O/S/F wing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Uable to see brake fluid level
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Airbag warning on on dash
Brake warning on on dash
Dent O/S/F wing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Uable to see brake fluid level
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
airbag warning lamp stays on
brake warning lamp on on dash
exhaust heatshield insecure
front valence damaged
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
airbag warning lamp stays on
brake warning lamp on on dash
exhaust heatshield insecure
front valence damaged
air bag light on
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
air bag and low pads warning lights on
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake warning light stays on, air bag light stays on
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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R569 ABK is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R569 ABK, 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 R569 ABK registered?
R569 ABK is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R569 ABK safe to buy?
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