MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,023 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front inner brake pads appear low , advise brake inspection....
light under body corrosion....
long hand brake lever travel.....
n/s/f O/s/f & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted.....
n/s/f wing damaged...
o/s number plate lamp not as bright as n/s...
play in o/s/f drop link , advise replacement...
drivers door stiff to open
front discs and pads worn
handbrake travel
low reading offside handbrake
offside rear tyre wearing low
rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust back box rusty
free play at steering wheel
front to rear metal brake pipes rusty
handbrake travel long
offside front road wheel damaged
stone chip front screen
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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N521 UOA is a 1996 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N521 UOA, 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 N521 UOA registered?
N521 UOA is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 1996.
Is N521 UOA safe to buy?
The MOT history for N521 UOA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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