MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,352 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear inner sills corroded
Offside Rear inner sills corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear inner sills corroded
Offside Rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under body corrosion
ENGINE COVER UNDER TRAY AND PLASTIC SILLS FITTED
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel pipes covered in grease.
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
ENGINE COVER UNDER TRAY AND PLASTIC SILLS FITTED
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel pipes covered in grease.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe leaking both front to rear (3.6.A.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps water ingress (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded osside front (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
both rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion
exhaust rear heat shield insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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S11 DSH is a 1999 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1999 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 119,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 S11 DSH, 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 27 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S11 DSH is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 1999.
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