MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Airbag light illuminated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Drivers seat cannot be adjusted, recommend attention
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Airbag light illuminated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Drivers seat cannot be adjusted, recommend attention
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front and rear coil springs corroded
nsf and nsr tyre outer and inner edge wearing bold
rack end has slight play
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
osf mirror slightly craked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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S700 AES is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 2003 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,985 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 S700 AES, 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 23 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S700 AES registered?
S700 AES is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is S700 AES safe to buy?
The MOT history for S700 AES shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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