MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,345 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front sidelights slight interference from alternator
centre rear stop mot factory fitted, no wiring to light
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front sidelights slight interference from alternator
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear tyres wearing close to limit.
rear offside tyre starting to wear
Hi-line brake light : No bulb Not connected
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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P248 HKE is a 1996 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 P248 HKE, 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 P248 HKE registered?
P248 HKE is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P248 HKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P248 HKE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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