MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,530 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
headlight reflectors worn
o/s door mirror outer cover missing
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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S85 EDP is a 1999 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1999 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 119,795 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 S85 EDP, 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 27 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S85 EDP is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 3 February 1999.
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