MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,335 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both rear brake hoses heavily perished
Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
Cuts in front and nearside rear tyre outer walls
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear coil spring broken
Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear brake hoses heavily perished
Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
Cuts in front and nearside rear tyre outer walls
Offside rear coil spring broken
Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links
both front tyres close to legal limit
both rear brake hoses perished
movement in both front suspension arm inner bushes
movement in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link
nearside rear outer sidelight not working
windscreen chipped
wiper blades poor
centre stop light not working
intermitent fault with a.b.s
nearside rear outer side light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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S281 CDP is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 S281 CDP, 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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How do I check the history of S281 CDP?
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What year was S281 CDP registered?
S281 CDP is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 5 January 1999.
Is S281 CDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S281 CDP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S281 CDP have outstanding finance?
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