MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,813 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sealing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sealing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sealin (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe damaged hose from filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both side floors (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe from tank ()
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
osf wheel rim damaged
osr tyre worn on inner edge
plastic covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
osf wheel rim damaged
osr tyre worn on inner edge
plastic covers fitted
brake warning lamp on
n/s/f anti-roll bar top bush perishing
n/s/r door trim damaged
plastic covers
power steering pipes starting to corrode
slight oil leak
both sills copvered in plastic trim
front brake pads worn
nsf door hard to open from inside
oil leak
osr tyre slghtly worn inner edge
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside and Nearside front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front wheel rim slightly bent
offside front tyre scuffed on sidewall
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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N231 ACP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N231 ACP, 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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N231 ACP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 1995.
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