MOT Status
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83,717 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Emissions unable to be completed final box split (8.2.2.2 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases final box split (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Electrical wiring insecure Rear Tailgate (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded rear box
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Mileage Unreadable
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Electrical wiring insecure Rear Tailgate (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded rear box
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Mileage Unreadable
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Electrical wiring insecure Rear Tailgate (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded rear box
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded rear box
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp been removed
Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central stop lamp has been removed
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users [coolant] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central stop lamp has been removed
Rear silencer deteriorated
Central stop lamp has been removed
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (2.4.G.2)
Centre stop lamp has been removed
mileage not displayed
centre stop lamp has been removed
milage not displayed
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
centre stop lamp has been removed
mileage not displayed
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre exhaust hanger missing
centre stop lamp has been removed
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre exhaust hanger missing
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
near side front tyre wearing out on the outer edges.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N431 FLH is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 N431 FLH, 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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N431 FLH is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 29 January 1996.
Is N431 FLH safe to buy?
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