MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
petrol pipes rusting
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
petrol pipes rusting
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
metal fuel lines badly corroded + airbag light on + play in steering columb sleeve + rear axle beam bushes (outer)deteriorated + corrosion on most metal brake pipes + metal ferrules on flexi brake hoses corroded + exhaust bracket by gearbox deteriora
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
metal fuel lines badly corroded + airbag light on + play in steering columb sleeve + rear axle beam bushes (outer)deteriorated + corrosion on most metal brake pipes + metal ferrules on flexi brake hoses corroded + exhaust bracket by gearbox deteriora
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear axle beam outer bushes deteriorated + metal fuel lines corroded + most brake pipes corroded + metal ferrules on flexi brake hoses corroded + exhaust bracket loose by gearbox + checked boot from out side (boot full) + nail in tyre offside rear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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N158 DSF is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 N158 DSF, 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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N158 DSF is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 15 November 1995.
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