MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,455 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes painted
front to rear brake pipe corroded
steering idler arm play in pin/bush
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
cut in outside of n/s/f tyre tread
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
cut in outside of n/s/f tyre tread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fanbelt perished
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fanbelt perished
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
gearbox slight weep
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted
slight oil leak (minor) from gearbox
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front no plate cracked
fuel pipes corroded
n/s o/s outer sill plastic covers
slight oil leak gearbox
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front no plate cracked
fuel pipes corroded
n/s o/s outer sill plastic covers
slight oil leak gearbox
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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N406 MHG is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 N406 MHG, 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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N406 MHG is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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