MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,652 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
play detected at steering
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
gear oil leak
play detected at steering
rear heat sheild loose
trace of fuel leak at tank
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
gear oil leak
play detected at steering
rear heat sheild loose
trace of fuel leak at tank
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
fuel pipes corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
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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N294 GBY is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc 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 N294 GBY, 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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N294 GBY is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 29 February 1996.
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