MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,417 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres devoid of tread on inside edges
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine over heating due to viscous fan failure
Fule pipe heavily corroded, but not leaking.
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end dust cover twisted, but not split or allowing dirt in.
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Engine over heating due to viscous fan failure
Fule pipe heavily corroded, but not leaking.
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end dust cover twisted, but not split or allowing dirt in.
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (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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N865 FJO is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 N865 FJO, 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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What year was N865 FJO registered?
N865 FJO is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 3 February 1996.
Is N865 FJO safe to buy?
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