MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,447 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes in poor condition ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar has corrosion at an advanced state (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminated (0.1 (b))
both sides outer body sills have corrosion at an advanced state present
corrosion to vehicle bodywork - nearside front door & both sides rear wheel arch sections
offside rear coil spring not properly located
rear of vehicle on underside in muddy condition impeding parts of the inspection on testable items
slight smell of petrol detected - recommend more fuller inspection needed - covers need to be removed
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes in poor condition ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar has corrosion at an advanced state (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminated (0.1 (b))
both sides outer body sills have corrosion at an advanced state present
corrosion to vehicle bodywork - nearside front door & both sides rear wheel arch sections
offside rear coil spring not properly located
rear of vehicle on underside in muddy condition impeding parts of the inspection on testable items
slight smell of petrol detected - recommend more fuller inspection needed - covers need to be removed
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished
both sides outer body sills have corrosion at an advanced state present - corrosion also found by nearside door pillar
centre exhaust clamps excessively deteriorated
corrosion to vehicle bodywork - nearside front door & both sides rear wheel arch sections
offside rear coil spring not properly located
rear of vehicle on underside in muddy condition impeding parts of the inspection on testable items
sticker in swept area - not affecting drivers view of the road
Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear metal brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished
both sides outer body sills have corrosion at an advanced state present - corrosion also found by nearside door pillar
centre exhaust clamps excessively deteriorated
corrosion to vehicle bodywork - nearside front door & both sides rear wheel arch sections
offside rear coil spring not properly located
rear of vehicle on underside in muddy condition impeding parts of the inspection on testable items
sticker in swept area - not affecting drivers view of the road
corrosion on nearside front door and outer sill
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion on nearside front door and outer sill
front exhaust mounting bracket broken
Front exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
petrol pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both front 'd' bushes slightly worn
n/s/r 'd' bush has very slight movement
rear brake pipes are very slightly perished
rear pads starting to get low
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge
slight imbalance in rear brakes
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge
slight imbalance in rear brakes
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre tread of nearside rear tyre worn low
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all rear brake pipes starting to corrode
rear exhaust box corroded
rear shock absorbers corroding
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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N28 NAP is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 N28 NAP, 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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N28 NAP is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 1996.
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