MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,126 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres cracked
offside rear tyre cracked
Exhaust heatshield insecure over rear silencer
Nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall
Offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Spare tyre close to legal limit
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust heatshield insecure over rear silencer
Nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall
Offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Spare tyre close to legal limit
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s/r hand brake needs looking at
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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N5 NWB is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1997 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,946 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 N5 NWB, 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 29 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of N5 NWB?
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What year was N5 NWB registered?
N5 NWB is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is N5 NWB safe to buy?
The MOT history for N5 NWB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N5 NWB have outstanding finance?
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