MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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4 hub caps fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front suspension bushes req att
off side rear brake req att
off side rear wheel binding slightly
off side washer jet req att
rear subframe bushes worn
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
4 hub caps fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front suspension bushes req att
off side rear brake req att
off side rear wheel binding slightly
off side washer jet req att
rear subframe bushes worn
4 hub caps fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
near side front brake wear indicator disconnected
off side rear brake wear indicator broken
windscreen chipped zone b
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
4 hub caps fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front tyres getting low
near side front brake wear indicator disconnected
off side rear brake wear indicator broken
windscreen chipped zone b
oil on min 4 hub caps fitted slight play steering wheel chip in screen
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
oil on min 4 hub caps fitted slight play steering wheel chip in screen
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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N242 PUU is a 1996 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 126,144 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 N242 PUU, 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 30 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N242 PUU registered?
N242 PUU is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 1996.
Is N242 PUU safe to buy?
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