MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,712 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine oil leak.
Gearbox oil leak.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
O/S & N/S/F brake discs lipped.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Plastic gaurds fitted over outer sills not allowing full inspection.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fuel pipes corroded but not leaking.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Engine oil leak.
Gearbox oil leak.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
O/S & N/S/F brake discs lipped.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Plastic gaurds fitted over outer sills not allowing full inspection.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fuel pipes corroded but not leaking.
front number plate and near side door mirror glass cracked
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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N525 HLO is a 1996 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N525 HLO, 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 N525 HLO registered?
N525 HLO is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 7 May 1996.
Is N525 HLO safe to buy?
The MOT history for N525 HLO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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