MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,329 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
fuel pipes covered in protective coating
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
fuel pipes covered in protective coating
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under floor area ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner cill area corroded & has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under floor area ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front nsf fog lamp broken
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bodywork corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front nsf fog lamp broken
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bodywork corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
handbrake has no reserve travel
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and passenger rear tyres at 3mm on points (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wipers smearing slightly
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight brake bind on offside rear brake
slight corrotion on main fuel lines front to rear
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight corrosion both front to rear fuel pipes
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight corrosion both front to rear fuel pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
n/s/r tyre worn on edge
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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H17 CSW is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1999 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 119,795 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 H17 CSW, 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 27 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was H17 CSW registered?
H17 CSW is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 1999.
Is H17 CSW safe to buy?
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