MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both nearside & offside front inner brake pads getting low in comparison to outer pads.
Both nearside & offside headlamp outputs reduced due to deterioration of front lens-pattern & aim still just visible.
Both nearside & offside rear flexible brake hoses perishing
Both rear handbrake performance/imbalance readings just meeting required specification on plate brake test
Central steering rack inner joint play/movement
Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm)
Offside Front shock absorber leaking oil-not deemed excessive at time of test-monitor
Offside Rear LED sidelight bulb holder loose in headlamp unit
Offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded in places-not excessively
Oil leak(s)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both nearside & offside front inner brake pads getting low in comparison to outer pads.
Both nearside & offside headlamp outputs reduced due to deterioration of front lens-pattern & aim still just visible.
Both nearside & offside rear flexible brake hoses perishing
Both rear handbrake performance/imbalance readings just meeting required specification on plate brake test
Central steering rack inner joint play/movement
Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm)
Offside Front shock absorber leaking oil-not deemed excessive at time of test-monitor
Offside Rear LED sidelight bulb holder loose in headlamp unit
Offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded in places-not excessively
Oil leak(s)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
sill covers fittedd
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre perishing.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake biscs lipped.
lag to o/s rear parking brake effort,advise attention.
moisture behind headlamp glass,advise attention.
o/s rear lower suspension arm rear lower bush worn,advise attention soon.
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S226 AKB is a 1999 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 S226 AKB, 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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S226 AKB is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 1999.
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