MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside headlight pattern slightly weak but beam image sufficient
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering and suspansion slight play both front sides
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside headlight pattern slightly weak but beam image sufficient
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering and suspansion slight play both front sides
All exhaust rubber mountings perished.
Centre exhaust silencer cracked.
Fuel pipes corroded.
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
All exhaust rubber mountings perished.
Centre exhaust silencer cracked.
Fuel pipes corroded.
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both wipers split on ends
nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
front disc and pads wearing low rear s/absorbers slight wear rear suspension bushes starting to split front brake hoses slightly perrished
aux drive belt perishing
fuel pipes front to rear corroding
n/s/f tyre bald inner edge+on legal limit
o/s/f tyre close to legal limit
slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop limks
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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N422 EOT is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 N422 EOT, 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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N422 EOT is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 August 1995.
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