MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Metal brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection
Brake performance not tested All brakes. (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear sill area. (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear sill area. (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Braking system leaking At rear of front to rear metal brake pipe.Pipes heavily corroded & pourus. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Air suspension fault lamp continuously illuminated.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre ,inner wall slightly perished.
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion both rear sills (6.1.B.2)
Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion both rear sills (6.1.B.2)
Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel pipes greased
inspection of metal brake pipes is difficult due to some being greased and some hidden by covers and components
n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inside edge
o/s/r and n/s/r centre pieces metal brake pipes corroded
x2 front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel pipes greased
inspection of metal brake pipes is difficult due to some being greased and some hidden by covers and components
n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inside edge
o/s/r and n/s/r centre pieces metal brake pipes corroded
x2 front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear sills slightly corroded
brake pipe inspection was difficult due to under trays and car parts obstructing the view
n/s/f metal brake pipe greased
rear brakes apply and release slightly unevan
spare wheel floor slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear sills slightly corroded
brake pipe inspection was difficult due to under trays and car parts obstructing the view
n/s/f metal brake pipe greased
rear brakes apply and release slightly unevan
spare wheel floor slightly corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ns rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
os rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
os rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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S107 APC is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 121,173 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 S107 APC, 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 28 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S107 APC is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 1998.
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