MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,593 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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air bag light on
front number plate deteriating
o/s and n/s rear tyre tread getting very near legal limit
o/s front tyre bald on inner edge, but no cords exposed
o/s handbrake lazy
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag light on
front number plate deteriating
o/s and n/s rear tyre tread getting very near legal limit
o/s front tyre bald on inner edge, but no cords exposed
o/s handbrake lazy
front brake discs worn
n/s rear lower arm rear mount has slight play
o/s and n/s rear tyre treads getting low and perished
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge and almost bald
stone chip in windscreen but outside (A) zone, but smaller than 40mm
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs worn
n/s rear lower arm rear mount has slight play
o/s and n/s rear tyre treads getting low and perished
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge and almost bald
o/s handbrake lazy
stone chip in windscreen but outside (A) zone, but smaller than 40mm
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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S43 DDV is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 121,173 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 S43 DDV, 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 28 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S43 DDV registered?
S43 DDV is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S43 DDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S43 DDV shows 6 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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