MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlight beam patterns not sharp.
Unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes above fuel tank.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Headlight beam patterns not sharp.
Unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes above fuel tank.
air bag lamp on
play in off side front steering track rod
rear number plate water damaged(borderline pass)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
air bag lamp on
engine oil level getting close to min
play in off side front steering track rod
rear number plate water damaged(borderline pass)
Both front tyres waering on both edges due to under=inflation. O/S front tyre will soon require replacement.
Headlamp lenses in poor condition and starting to affect the beam pattern/image.
O/S front lower track control arm ball joint worn (slight play) and will soon require replacement.
O/S front shock absorber in poor condition. Bump stop/gaiter heavily deteriorated and signs of slight oil weapage from shock absorber.
offside front shock absorber leaking
rear number plate in poor condtion
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside front shock absorber leaking
rear number plate in poor condtion
rear brake hoses very perrished
windscreen chipped
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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P132 LNO is a 1997 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,946 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 P132 LNO, 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 29 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P132 LNO is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 1997.
Is P132 LNO safe to buy?
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