MOT Status
ValidMileage
78,683 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes squealing
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight, mid section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged, digit no longer a solid shade of black (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brakes squealing
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight, mid section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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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S3 EKV is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2016 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 62,606 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 S3 EKV, 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 10 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was S3 EKV registered?
S3 EKV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2016.
Is S3 EKV safe to buy?
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