MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/s rear tyre has damage to sidewall
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
N/s rear tyre has damage to sidewall
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges.
advise rear brake pads low ,advise n/s &o/s tie rod bushes worn.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges.
advise rear brake pads low ,advise n/s &o/s tie rod bushes worn.
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N896 ELU 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 N896 ELU, 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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N896 ELU is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 1995.
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