MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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airbag light staying on
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
airbag light staying on
Air bag light on
Cooling system pressuring up!
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake pads look low + O/S/F Pads or caliper squeaking recommed greasing or replacing
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak and PAS leak
Slight play in both front suspension top mounts.
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Air bag light on
Cooling system pressuring up!
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake pads look low + O/S/F Pads or caliper squeaking recommed greasing or replacing
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak and PAS leak
Slight play in both front suspension top mounts.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S/F+N/S/F+ N/S/R TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD.+BAD OIL LEAK BY FRONT OF CAR.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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S221 CRO is a 1998 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S221 CRO, 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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What year was S221 CRO registered?
S221 CRO is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 1998.
Is S221 CRO safe to buy?
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