MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear …… and O/S/R ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear …… and O/S/R ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
front wiper linkage worn.
general corrosion on underside.
general perishing to all suspension rubbers
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
general perishing to suspension rubbers and bushes
slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
general perishing to suspension rubbers and bushes
slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
general wear to steering and suspension
surface corrosion to underside,slight corrosion around nearside front jacking piont
wiper mechanism worn but suffiently clearing screen
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
general wear to steering and suspension
surface corrosion to underside,slight corrosion around nearside front jacking piont
wiper mechanism worn but suffiently clearing screen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion holes in both outer sills at front jacking points
general wear and perishing of suspension bushes
slight play in steering system
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion holes in both outer sills at front jacking points
general wear and perishing of suspension bushes
slight play in steering system
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
general corrosion on under-side
general wear on steering and suspension joints
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
slight oil leak around engine
slight accident damage to nearside of vehicle. slight oil leak from rear of engine. slight exhaust leak at centre to rear box.general corrosion on rear fuel and brake pipes.
slight play in steering box. slight corrosion starting at rear of sills
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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N804 VBD is a 1996 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 N804 VBD, 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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N804 VBD is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 3 January 1996.
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