MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,205 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all tyres wearing on inside edges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all tyres wearing on inside edges
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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N503 CMP is a 1996 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 N503 CMP, 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 N503 CMP registered?
N503 CMP is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 1996.
Is N503 CMP safe to buy?
The MOT history for N503 CMP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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