MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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P143 TNJ is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.
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 P143 TNJ, 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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P143 TNJ is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 August 1996.
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