MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,163 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nsr tyre wearing low on tread
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s/r handbrake only just working
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
BOTH BACK LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES,VERY SLIGHT PLAY,REQUIRE ATTENTION NEXT MOT
BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES,VERY SLIGHT PLAY
N/S/R WHEEL RIM INNER BUCKLED
REAR PARKING SHOES VERY DIRTY,MAY REQUIRE DE-GLAZE
BOTH BACK LOWER SUSPENSION BUSHES,VERY SLIGHT PLAY,REQUIRE ATTENTION NEXT MOT
BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES,VERY SLIGHT PLAY
N/S/R WHEEL RIM INNER BUCKLED
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
REAR PARKING SHOES VERY DIRTY,MAY REQUIRE DE-GLAZE
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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S245 MSO is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 S245 MSO, 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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What year was S245 MSO registered?
S245 MSO is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 12 February 1999.
Is S245 MSO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S245 MSO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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