MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
engine oil leak will need attention
both front back plates corroded & loose
both rear anti roll bar link rods worn
engine oil leak
front brake discs worn
r/n/s tyre worn & on the limt
r/o/s tyre worn
rear dif damp
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front back plates corroded & loose
both rear anti roll bar link rods worn
engine oil leak
front brake discs worn
r/n/s tyre worn & on the limt
r/o/s tyre worn
rear dif damp
Both rear flexible brake hoses very perished
Engine / gearbox oil leaks
Rear brake pads on the limit
Rear child seat fitted
Both rear anti roll bar link rods worn
Both rear tyres worn
Number plates will soon need attention
Rear brake pads may soon need attention
Rear nearside tyre nail in
Steering rack contaminated with oil
Both rear anti roll bar link rods worn
Both rear tyres worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Number plates will soon need attention
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake pads may soon need attention
Rear nearside tyre nail in
Steering rack contaminated with oil
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside 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?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W638 SCR is a 2000 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 W638 SCR, 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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What year was W638 SCR registered?
W638 SCR is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 2000.
Is W638 SCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for W638 SCR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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