MOT Status
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131,423 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full
no smoke reading produced
under trays fitted restricting inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + has ply showing (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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ABM 528B is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2011 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,041 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 ABM 528B, 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 15 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of ABM 528B?
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What year was ABM 528B registered?
ABM 528B is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2011.
Is ABM 528B safe to buy?
The MOT history for ABM 528B shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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