MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,004 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres worn out on inner edges
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres worn out on inner edges
Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Airbag light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Traction control light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
boot plinth handle not working (still able to access boot via interior release button)
centre brake light slightly loose
corrosion on bootlid
nearside front door dented
nearside front tie rod ball joint has slight play
nearside rear door dented
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
offside headlight adjusters broken
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
nearside front door dented
Airbag light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Traction control light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
boot plinth handle not working (still able to access boot via interior release button)
centre brake light slightly loose
corrosion on bootlid
nearside front tie rod ball joint has slight play
nearside rear door dented
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
offside headlight adjusters broken
airbag light on
nearside front suspention leg slight leak
nearside front tyre low outer edge
nearside head light output weak
rear flexi brake pipes perished
rear metal brake pipes corroded
stabilty light on
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
airbag light on
nearside front suspention leg slight leak
nearside front tyre low outer edge
nearside head light output weak
rear flexi brake pipes perished
rear metal brake pipes corroded
stabilty light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear anti roll bar link has some play
offside headlight has water inside
rear brake pipes corroded
warning light on dash
air bag light on
front discs and pads very low
nearside front anti roll bar rubber split
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
offside rear upper arm has play
rear anti roll bar links have play
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
air bag light on
front discs and pads very low
hand brake low on offside
nearside front anti roll bar rubber split
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
offside rear upper arm has play
rear anti roll bar links have play
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both sides front brake pads worn low
nearside rear tyre at 2mm
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both sides front brake pads worn low
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S454 GAN is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 S454 GAN, 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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S454 GAN is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 1998.
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