MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbed on inside edge worn close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses have condensation inside. (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underside covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.
Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades adapted,would beneifit from correct blade and washer system. (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer joint. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint. (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear outer arm ball joints. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shock absorber seized with no movement. (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe cannot be assessed behind fuel tank area. (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded extensivley on both disc inner faces. (3.5.1i)
brake warning lamp iluminated on dash.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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S387 MCY is a 1999 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 S387 MCY, 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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S387 MCY is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1999.
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