MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced & offside (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
headlamps poor condition
headlamp lenses poor condition
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
headlamp lenses poor condition
nearside front tyre worn on edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust rear box repaired
front tyres worn on edges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted
rear tyres worn
plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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S455 UTW is a 1998 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 S455 UTW, 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 S455 UTW registered?
S455 UTW is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S455 UTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S455 UTW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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