MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,584 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
all front suspension components are slightly corroded.
all fuel pipes corroded.
both outer sill panels have slight corrosion and hidden by plastic covers.
both rear brake discs corroded.
complete exhaust deteriorated
front subframe corroded.
slight corrosion on nearside rear offside rear andnearside front brake hoses
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)
all front suspension components are slightly corroded.
all fuel pipes corroded.
both outer sill panels have slight corrosion and hidden by plastic covers.
both rear brake discs corroded.
complete exhaust deteriorated
front subframe corroded.
slight corrosion on nearside rear offside rear andnearside front brake hoses
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both lower sill panels corroded, outer sills hidden behind plastic covers
exhaust system corroded
front subframe corroded
front suspension corroded
fuel pipes corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust silencers badly corroded
front and n/s rear coil springs corroded
front brake hose ferulles corroded
fuel pipes very corroded
exhaust silencers badly corroded
front and n/s rear coil springs corroded
front brake hose ferulles corroded
fuel pipes very corroded
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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N859 BTS is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 N859 BTS, 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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N859 BTS is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 30 August 1995.
Is N859 BTS safe to buy?
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