MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,326 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()
** both front leading lower arm bushes worn **
both front antiroll 'D' mount bushes
offside steering arm inner joint has play
offside track rod end gaitor insecure
various body damage
both front headlamps have a weak beam image and outer lenses have condensation
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle not functioning (5.2.5a)
both front headlamps have a weak beam image and outer lenses have condensation
nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside wiper judder
offside fog lamp not working
offside front link bar gaitor split
offside front shock absorber weak
offside rear link bar play
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
center brake light not working
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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S330 FGC is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S330 FGC, 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 S330 FGC registered?
S330 FGC is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 12 February 1999.
Is S330 FGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S330 FGC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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