MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake discs worn
nsf osf nsr tyres split and perished
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake discs worn
nsf osf nsr tyres split and perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
gearbox noise
nearside rear tyre tread feathered
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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P44 MEN is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1997 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,946 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 P44 MEN, 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 29 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P44 MEN is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 1997.
Is P44 MEN safe to buy?
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