MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) 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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P359 TGB is a 1996 BMW 520 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P359 TGB, 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 P359 TGB registered?
P359 TGB is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P359 TGB safe to buy?
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