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Central Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings broken/corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front front propshaft rubber coupling split
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front front propshaft rubber coupling split
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear metal fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front seat-belt anchor covers missing
centre exhaust deteriorating
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front seat-belt anchor covers missing
centre exhaust deteriorating
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise rear metal fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise rear metal fuel pipes corroded
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
plastic sill covers fitted
play in steering at road wheels
slight corrosion to chassis rail and floor pans rear
underneath of vehcile covered in mud
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leaking from back of engine
Slight free play in steering box
near side front tyre outer edge worn and close to limits
off side front tyre inner edge bald and on legal limits
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
long travel on parking brake lever
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
offside front tyre worn inner edge
rear number plate de-laminating
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M257 UKN is a 1994 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 M257 UKN, 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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M257 UKN is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 1994.
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