MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,630 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
eng oil leak
rear brake pipes corroded
rear discs slight pitting
rear pads low
rear brake pipes corroded
rear discs slight pitting
rear pads low
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
eng oil leak
Oil leak
metal brake pipes corroded to flexis at front and rear
n/s/r tyre at tread limit indicator
viscous fan inop
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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N257 MGB is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 N257 MGB, 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 N257 MGB registered?
N257 MGB is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 1995.
Is N257 MGB safe to buy?
The MOT history for N257 MGB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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