MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,094 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both head lights fogged up but beam image ok
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both head lights fogged up but beam image ok
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Slight water on offside front headlight
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight noise from steering rack when moved
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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S505 NLR is a 1998 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S505 NLR, 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 S505 NLR registered?
S505 NLR is a 1998 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S505 NLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S505 NLR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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