MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,200 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear droplinks top and bottom bushes starting to crack/ wear
both rear swing arms front bushes starting to crack/ wear
both rear tyres on 1.6mm on centre of tread
brake fluid level getting low
centre exhaust rubber mounting starting to crack
front and rear brake pads only applying 70% on brake discs
front to rear metal fuel lines corroded
gearbox oil leaks
o/s/r sidelighht dull
rear exhaust box corroded
slight play to n/s/f top strut top mount
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear droplinks top and bottom bushes starting to crack/ wear
both rear swing arms front bushes starting to crack/ wear
both rear tyres on 1.6mm on centre of tread
brake fluid level getting low
centre exhaust rubber mounting starting to crack
front and rear brake pads only applying 70% on brake discs
front to rear metal fuel lines corroded
gearbox oil leaks
o/s/r side light dull
rear exhaust box corroded
slight play to n/s/f top strut mount
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N481 TDV is a 1996 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N481 TDV, 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 N481 TDV registered?
N481 TDV is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 18 January 1996.
Is N481 TDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for N481 TDV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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