MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to test some prescribed areas and metal brake pipes where routed above plastic covers.
rear No plate starting to de-laminate.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to test some prescribed areas and metal brake pipes where routed above plastic covers.
rear No plate starting to de-laminate.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
autobox sump corroded
unable to test brake pipes where routed above plastic covers
unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
autobox sump corroded
unable to test brake pipes where routed above plastic covers
unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Unable to test lower outer sills due to plastic covers.
Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above plastic covers, fuel tank and rear sub-frame.
rear Number plate starting to de-laminate
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Unable to test lower outer sills due to plastic covers.
Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above plastic covers, fuel tank and rear sub-frame.
rear Number plate starting to de-laminate
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Unable to test metal brake pipes routed front to rear behind fuel tank, rear subframe and plastic covers.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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P140 XUP is a 1996 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P140 XUP, 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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P140 XUP is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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