MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,723 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
child seat fitted to rear seats - offside and nearside - unable to check seatbelt operation
power slightly heavy at idle
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
child seat fitted to rear seats - offside and nearside - unable to check seatbelt operation
power slightly heavy at idle
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Hazard warning lights come on for short period when door is opened
Hazard warning lights come on for short period when door is opened
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine misfiring,intermitent.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine misfiring,intermitent.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
air bag light on
chips in windscreen
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
air bag light on
chips in windscreen
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake warning light on
n/s/f anti roll bar link top gaitor split
o/s/f n/s/r n/s/f tyres wearing on edges
o/s/r outer tail light inoperative
unable to see brake fluid level
unable to see front and rear brake pads correctly
brake warning light on
n/s/f anti roll bar link top gaitor split
o/s/f n/s/r n/s/f tyres wearing on edges
o/s/r outer tail light inoperative
unable to see brake fluid level
unable to see front and rear brake pads correctly
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight 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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W971 SCS is a 2000 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 W971 SCS, 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 W971 SCS registered?
W971 SCS is a 2000 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2000.
Is W971 SCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for W971 SCS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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