MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Both front b/hoses getting abit cracked and perrished
Both rear tyres getting abit worn at inner tread edges
Exhaust system getting corroded abit (esp rear silencer section)
Fan/alternator drivebelt getting abit cracked and perrished
Front brakes near limits of imbalance
Front indicators starting to get abit faded
Front to rear metal fuel pipe at rear getting abit corroded slightly
Rear inner b/pads getting very low
Brake pad warning light at dash ON
Drive belts getting abit cracked and perrished
Exhaust system getting corroded abit (esp rear silencer)
Front and rear B/Pads appear to be getting low
Front b/hoses starting to crack and perrish abit
N/S/R tyre abit low on tread and nail stuck in tread area and worn at inner tread edge
O/S/R tyre almost ON limits of tread wear
Slight wear at front B/Discs
Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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N493 MGF is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 N493 MGF, 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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N493 MGF is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 19 April 1996.
Is N493 MGF safe to buy?
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