MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake pad warning light showing on dash
n/s rear tyre on limit 1.6mm 3/4 tread
Centre Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake pad warning light showing on dash
n/s rear tyre on limit 1.6mm 3/4 tread
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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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P250 HKO 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 77.8%.
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 P250 HKO, 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 P250 HKO registered?
P250 HKO is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P250 HKO safe to buy?
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