MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers/Under trays fitted
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine oil low.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine oil low.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust bracket corroded
slight oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
only one horn working
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S9 DWH is a 2001 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2001 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 98,478 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 S9 DWH, 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 25 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S9 DWH is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is S9 DWH safe to buy?
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