MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,602 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front anti roll bar dust covers split, in poor condition.
both rear anti roll bar bushes perishing.
chips to windscreen.
fuel pipes corroding.
heavy oil leak around gearbox area.
outer sills covered.
slight damage to n/s/f wing.
slight play to both rear axle bushes.
slight water damage to rear number plate.
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s wiper blade in poor condition
oil leaks
rear anti roll bar bushes starting to perish
skirts fitted to to outer sills
slight corrosion to metal brake pipes
slight water damage to rear number plate
sun visors slightly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s wiper blade in poor condition
oil leaks
rear anti roll bar bushes starting to perish
skirts fitted to to outer sills
slight corrosion to metal brake pipes
slight water damage to rear number plate
sun visors slightly
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
both front tyres close to legal limit on outer edges
fuel pipes corroded
offside windscreen chipped
rear axle brake pipe corroded
surface corrosion on rear brake pipes at ,t, junction
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear subframe mounts in poor condition
brake warning light on
chips in windscreen
offside front anti-roll bar link pin dusy cover split
propshaft rubber in poor condition
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
brake warnning light on
front brake pads worn thin
front screen chipped
nearside front suspension knock/noise
offside front visor weak
rear brakes noisy
steering coloum noisy/clicking
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS
* strong advise* offside rear subframe mounting bush weak
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
brake warnning light on
nearside front suspension system noisy/knocking
nearside front thrust arm bush weak
offside front thrust arm bush weak
offside front visor weak
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N420 XAN is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 N420 XAN, 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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N420 XAN is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 19 January 1996.
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