MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,295 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower body repaires covered by undersealant both sides
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside 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)
Oil leak ()
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside 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)
oil leak
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside 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)
fluid round brake servo no leaks detected
front to rear brake pipes corroded
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
fuel flap missing
n/s and o/s inner sills corroded
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak
rear brake pipes corroded
corrosion to front to rear and rear brake pipes
damage to nsf bumper
fuel lines corroded
nsf dorr mirror damaged and repaired
nsf tyre close to legal limits
rear cross member outer mount bushes worn
rear tyres close to legal limits
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
corrosion to front to rear and rear brake pipes
damage to nsf bumper
fuel lines corroded
nsf dorr mirror damaged and repaired
nsf tyre close to legal limits
rear cross member outer mount bushes worn
rear tyres close to legal limits
spare tyre flat
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
N/S/F and O/S/F Shock absorbers weak
N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres starting to crack
N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres starting to crack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Slight play in steering
Slight surface corrosion on underside of car
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
N/S/F and O/S/F Shock absorbers weak
N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres starting to crack
N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres starting to crack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Slight play in steering
Slight surface corrosion on underside of car
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
fuel pipes to rear slightly corroded
n/s/f inner sill slightly corroded
n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
o/s/f inner sill slightly corroded
o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
fuel pipes to rear slightly corroded
n/s/f inner sill slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
o/s/f inner sill slightly corroded
o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
Exhaust centre mounting rubber has been repaired by being cable tied in place
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S/F Bumper damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Only one side light working O/S/R
Slight play in steering
Surface corrosion on underside of car
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S/F Bumper damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S Wiper blade split
Oil leak
Only one side light working O/S/R
Slight play in steering
Surface corrosion on underside of car
brake pied corroded
floor corroded
fuel pipes corroded
rear subframe bushes perished but no excess movement
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)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake pied corroded
floor corroded
fuel pipes corroded
rear subframe bushes perished but no excess movement
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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N597 NFH is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1995 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 125,342 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 N597 NFH, 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 31 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N597 NFH is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 18 October 1995.
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