MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear suspension low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear suspension low
traction control light on and air bag l;ight on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
traction control light on and air bag l;ight on
airbag warning light on dash
both rear tyres worn on edges
child seat fitted to o/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelts only
o/s handbrake cable outer casing split
o/s/r tyre miss-shaped
slight play detected in n/s/f drop link
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
airbag warning light on dash
both rear tyres worn on edges
brake pad warning light on dash
child seat fitted to o/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only
handbrake travel high
o/s handbrake cable outer casing split
o/s/f shock absorber damp
o/s/r tyre miss-shaped
slight play detected in n/s/r drop link
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear suspension slight play
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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S494 NFP is a 1998 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S494 NFP, 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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S494 NFP is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 9 October 1998.
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