MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,750 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight movement in n/s/f shock absorber
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside hand brake effort slightly low
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake discs starting to pick up on edges
n/s/f tyre 3mm tread & o/s/f 3.5mm
o/s/r tyre worn down to legal limit 1.6mm tread
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
front brake discs starting to pick up on edges
n/s/f tyre 3mm tread & o/s/f 3.5mm
o/s/r tyre worn down to legal limit 1.6mm tread
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear suspension lower bushs and tie bars have slight play o/s and n/s anti roll bar tie bars have slight play and rear brake discs are starting to corrode
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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S127 EDV is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 S127 EDV, 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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S127 EDV is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 13 January 1999.
Is S127 EDV safe to buy?
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