MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust generally rusty
Front tyres worn down on edges
General rust on rear brake pipes
Rear suspension lower bushes deteriating
Some elements of high level lamp out
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust generally rusty
Front tyres worn down on edges
General rust on rear brake pipes
Rear suspension lower bushes deteriating
Some elements of high level lamp out
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Brake lights initially not working after engine started worked and stayed working
Nearside wiper blade deteriated
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sill covers fitted
Some elements of high level brake lamp out
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Sill covers fitted .
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Sill covers fitted .
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
exhaust system front pipe surporting bracket deteriorated
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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N959 OYM is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 N959 OYM, 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 N959 OYM registered?
N959 OYM is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 14 February 1996.
Is N959 OYM safe to buy?
The MOT history for N959 OYM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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