MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,707 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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W54 RDS is a 2000 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2000 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,099 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 W54 RDS, 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 26 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of W54 RDS?
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What year was W54 RDS registered?
W54 RDS is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2000.
Is W54 RDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for W54 RDS 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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