MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s & N/s (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Corrosion to arch
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Underbody of vehicle has some corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Slight corrosion to arch
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
AUXILLARY BELT NOISE / ALTERNATOR [ REQUIRES FURTHER DIAGNOSIS ]
BOTH FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES / DETERIATION OF TREAD
BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM
SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH INNER STEERING ENDS
HEAT SHIELD ABOVE REAR SILENCER CORRODED / INSECURE
AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS LIT
PROBABLE PUNCTURE IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE
SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH INNER STEERING ENDS
ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS [ INNER PAD WEARING LOW ]
BLISTERING ON OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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P354 TYJ is a 1996 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 P354 TYJ, 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 P354 TYJ registered?
P354 TYJ is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P354 TYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P354 TYJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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