MOT Status
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126,470 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion & slight blow on exhaust rear box
front tyres wearing on edges
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X3 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
exhaust back box support bracket broken
sill covers fitted
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)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X3 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust back box support bracket broken
exhaust middle box support rubber broken
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X3 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inside edge
exhaust back box support bracket broken
fuel pipe corroded
sill covers fitted
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X3 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inside edge
exhaust back box support bracket broken
fuel pipe corroded
sill covers fitted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
arch liners and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
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)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
arch liners and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
slight underbody corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
slight underbody corrosion
corrosion behind sill covers, unable to inspect fully
transmission oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N459 HWS is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 N459 HWS, 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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N459 HWS is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 5 October 1995.
Is N459 HWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for N459 HWS shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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