MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,237 miAbove average mileage for this year
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1x fuel line under vehicle has slight corosion
Centre exhaust has slight corosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front tyre has wear on both inner and outer edges
Nearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread which is in a repairable position
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front tyre has wear on both inner and outer edges
Offside rear tyre has wear on the inner edge
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside front tyre has wear on both inner and outer edges
1x fuel line under vehicle has slight corosion
Centre exhaust has slight corosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread which is in a repairable position
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front tyre has wear on both inner and outer edges
Offside rear tyre has wear on the inner edge
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
centre exhaust rubber heavily perished
dampness noted around front number plate
front number plate cracked
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
centre exhaust rubber heavily perished
dampness noted around front number plate
front number plate cracked
Slight play steering linkages
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Slight play steering linkages
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Frot Brake Pads worn Low, Discs Scored and Corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
Frot Brake Pads worn Low, Discs Scored and Corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
center exhaust mounting perished
covers over both front and rear inner wings and both door sills not allowing full insepction
exhaust heat cover broken
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
center exhaust mouting perished
covers over both front and rear inner wings and both door sills,not allowing full inspection
exhaust heat cover broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N881 OTY is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 N881 OTY, 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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N881 OTY is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 11 October 1995.
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