MOT Status
ValidMileage
44,446 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
all brake discs corroded slightly due to lack of use
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N1 RPB is a 1997 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1997 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,946 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 N1 RPB, 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 29 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of N1 RPB?
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What year was N1 RPB registered?
N1 RPB is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 12 August 1997.
Is N1 RPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for N1 RPB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N1 RPB have outstanding finance?
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