MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,627 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s h/light lens cracked
FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY UNDERCUT
N/S DIP HEADLIGHT HOLED & REFLECTOR CORRODED
N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
REAR AXLE BUSHS PEELING, CHASSIS END
REAR BRAKE DISCS MARKED
FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY UNDERCUT
N/S DIP HEADLIGHT HOLED & REFLECTOR CORRODED
N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
REAR AXLE BUSHS PEELING, CHASSIS END
REAR BRAKE DISCS MARKED
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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N478 VRD is a 1996 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N478 VRD, 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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What year was N478 VRD registered?
N478 VRD is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 18 January 1996.
Is N478 VRD safe to buy?
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