MOT Status
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99,093 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point sill very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point sill very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point sill very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point sill very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 11yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nr jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nr jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder stuck on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 11yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nr jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nr jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm at hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm at hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn/ perished / cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM AT HUB (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES AND PERISHED / CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))
both offside tyres worn on edge
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
front and rear discs slightly worn
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
nearside rear tyre 2.8mm
rear number plate signs of deterioration
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N\S\F TYRE WEARING OUTSIDE EDGE
Nearside 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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Top MOT Failure Points
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S166 GWY is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 S166 GWY, 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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S166 GWY is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 29 January 1999.
Is S166 GWY safe to buy?
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