MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,112 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated but not affecting image at present
power steering pipe damp but no leak found
various plastic covers under vehicle restricting full inspection
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)
both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated but not affecting image at present
power steering pipe damp but no leak found
various plastic covers under vehicle restricting full inspection
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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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S472 VCL is a 1998 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 S472 VCL, 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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S472 VCL is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 1 October 1998.
Is S472 VCL safe to buy?
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