MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,058 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm on left hand lock (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm - also has a cut across the tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear tyres - cuts in the tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass cracked (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lower/rear suspension arm (4.1.D.2)
Both rear tyres - cuts in the tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass cracked (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from union to off side rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from union to off side rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
unable to open boot
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear tyre - cut in tread
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear tyre - cut in tread
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front to rear fuel pipes corroded
brake warning light stays on
wear on both front discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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N434 XRX is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N434 XRX, 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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N434 XRX is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 19 February 1996.
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