MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,907 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer swivel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer swivel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle rear silencer mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both front and offside rear tyres perished sidewalls
Center exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside front tyre slightly out of shape
Outer sill covers fitted at time of test
Wiper speed control system faulty
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Both front and offside rear tyres perished sidewalls
Center exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside front tyre slightly out of shape
Outer sill covers fitted at time of test
Wiper speed control system faulty
nearside front strut starting to leak
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front strut starting to leak
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N158 GRE is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1996 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 126,144 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 N158 GRE, 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 30 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N158 GRE is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N158 GRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for N158 GRE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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