MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Interior (8.1.2b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Lower control arm (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering and suspension components corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Non obligatory mirror missing (passenger side)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror missing (passenger side)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
osf door coroded at bottom
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
osf door coroded at bottom
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
osf lower door coroded at lower edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
osf lower door coroded at lower edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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M217 CNJ is a 1994 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1994 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 129,120 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 M217 CNJ, 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 32 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M217 CNJ is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 24 November 1994.
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