MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,077 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside headlamp frame cracked
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside headlamp frame cracked
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside headlamp frame cracked
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front tyres wearing on edges
offside headlamp frame cracked
rear axle carrier bushes deteriorated
temporary repair to offside door mirror
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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N179 FBY is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N179 FBY, 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 N179 FBY registered?
N179 FBY is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 1995.
Is N179 FBY safe to buy?
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