MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
exhaust corroded (centre section)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
exhaust corroded (centre section)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside front fog light lense cracked.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover insecure.
Oil leck from engine and gearbox.
Outer skin on rear and centre exhaust boxes corroded.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside front fog light lense cracked.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover insecure.
Oil leck from engine and gearbox.
Outer skin on rear and centre exhaust boxes corroded.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear number plate starting to separate. top gaitor on n/s/f antiroll bar linh rod split.
BOTH REAR TOP SHOCK MOUNTS CORRODED
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
BOTH REAR TOP SHOCK MOUNTS CORRODED
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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N183 PLJ is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N183 PLJ, 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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N183 PLJ is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.
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