MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system rusty
Front Numberplate broken but secure
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hand brake noisy when operated and O/S Slightly low on effort
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fog light and spoiler broken
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover perished
Plastic sill cover fitted
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust system rusty
Front Numberplate broken but secure
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hand brake noisy when operated and O/S Slightly low on effort
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fog light and spoiler broken
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover perished
Plastic sill cover fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All tyre valves perishing
Exhaust system rusty in places
Front brakes slightly out of ballance
O/S/F Bumper damaged and fog light missing
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Wiper blades slightly worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
All tyre valves perishing
Exhaust system rusty in places
Front brakes slightly out of ballance
O/S/F Bumper damaged and fog light missing
Plastic sill covers fitted
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Wiper blades slightly worn
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Centre exhaust mount broken
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside and offside rear suspension arm stablizing links bush worn
outter sil covers fitted
Nearside 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emmisions only CO only just reached requirements
Exhaust getting rusty and center mounting badly perished
Front bumper damaged on O/S and fog light missing, N/S/ fog light loose
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/S/F Rear lower arm inner bush slightly worn
Plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emmisions only CO only just reached requirements
Exhaust getting rusty and center mounting badly perished
Front bumper damaged on O/S and fog light missing, N/S/ fog light loose
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/S/F Rear lower arm inner bush slightly worn
Plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE JUST OFF LIMITS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE JUST OFF LIMITS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
center exhaust mount in poor condition
fuel pipes are rusty
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.
slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.
slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N853 WDP is a 1996 BMW 520 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 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 N853 WDP, 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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N853 WDP is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 18 January 1996.
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