MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
air bag light on
brake pipes greased
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light is on
various brake pipes corroding
air bag light is on
both rear tyres are worn
fuel pipes at rear are corroded
steering box is leaking
air bag light is on
both rear tyres are worn
centre exhaust rubber is split but its secured by cable ties
clamp missing off rear exhaust joint
p/s box is weaping
rear brake pipes are corroded
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
air bag light is on
both rear tyres are worn
centre exhaust rubber is split but its secured by cable ties
clamp missing off rear exhaust joint
p/s box is weaping
rear brake pipes are corroded
air bag light on
air bag warning lamp staying on
steering box damp
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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M356 ARK is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1995 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 125,342 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 M356 ARK, 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 31 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M356 ARK registered?
M356 ARK is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 3 January 1995.
Is M356 ARK safe to buy?
The MOT history for M356 ARK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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