MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,121 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front shocker slight mist
Bonnet dampers weak
Coolant leak on radiator vicinity
Front outer sills corroded but outside any prescribed areas
Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion
Offside front shock absorber slightly damp around seal
Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Play detected at steering wheel (not more than 75mm)
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Bonnet dampers weak
Coolant leak on radiator vicinity
Front outer sills corroded but outside any prescribed areas
Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion
Offside front shock absorber slightly damp around seal
Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Play detected at steering wheel (not more than 75mm)
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Bonnet support dampers weak
Centre section exhaust has minor leak of gases from joint
Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion
Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Screen washer bottle leaking
Slight play at steering wheel within limits for steering box
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Bonnet support dampers weak
Centre section exhaust has minor leak of gases from joint
Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion
Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Slight play at steering wheel within limits for steering box
Bonnet support dampers weak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion
Minor leak of gases on centre section exhaust joint
Offside rear parking brake effort slightly lower than nearside
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight play detected at steering wheel not exceeding limits allowed for steering box
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Bonnet support dampers weak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion
Minor leak of gases on centre section exhaust joint
Offside rear parking brake effort slightly lower than nearside
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight play detected at steering wheel not exceeding limits allowed for steering box
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front tyres worn on edges and cracking in treads
Nearside front shock absorber slight dampness around seal
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front tyres worn on edges and cracking in treads
Nearside front shock absorber slight dampness around seal
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe to offside rear flexi slight corrosion
Centre section exhaust has slight leak of gases
Front brake pads wearing low
Front shock absorbers slight wetness around seals
Front tyres wearing on edges
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear subframe large bushes slight deterioration on bonding
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipe to offside rear flexi slight corrosion
Centre section exhaust has slight leak of gases
Front brake pads wearing low
Front shock absorbers slight wetness around seals
Front tyres wearing on edges
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear subframe large bushes slight deterioration on bonding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N5 JJT is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N5 JJT, 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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N5 JJT is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 August 1995.
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