MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly
front to rear,front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode
front tyres wearing on outer edges and nearside getting close to cords
fuel pipes corroded
rear coil springs starting to corrode
rear tyres wearing on inner edges and close to cords
sill covers fitted
slight wear in offside front anti roll bar link and dust cover split
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)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly
front to rear,front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode
front tyres wearing on outer edges and nearside getting close to cords
fuel pipes corroded
rear coil springs starting to corrode
rear tyres wearing on inner edges and close to cords
sill covers fitted
slight wear in offside front anti roll bar link and dust cover split
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust starting to deteriorate and centre clamp slightly insecure
front,front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to corrode
fuel pipes corroded
nearside door sill starting to corrode??
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to exposing inner cords(replace)
sill covers fitted
slight wear in front anti roll bar links and dust cover split on offside link
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust starting to deteriorate and centre clamp slightly insecure
front,front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to corrode
fuel pipes corroded
nearside door sill starting to corrode??
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to exposing inner cords(replace)
sill covers fitted
slight wear in front anti roll bar links and dust cover split on offside link
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust starting to deteriorate and leaking slightly
front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to corrode
fuel pipes starting to corrode
rear coil springs starting to corrode
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
slight wear in front anti roll bar links and dust cover split on offside
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust starting to deteriorate and leaking slightly
front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to corrode
fuel pipes starting to corrode
rear coil springs starting to corrode
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
slight wear in front anti roll bar links and dust cover split on offside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dust cover split on offside front anti roll bar link ball joint
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
sill covers fitted
see test No 174348527111
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N169 KEW is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N169 KEW, 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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N169 KEW is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 21 August 1995.
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