MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,389 miAbove average mileage for this year
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An item not tested (Manual)
Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND WORN , JUST PASSABLE
FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW , JUST PASSABLE
FRONT EXHAUST SILENCER SHEILDS RATTLING
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
O/S/R outer side wall starting to perish and crack and becoming low on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre outer side wall starting to perish and crack and becoming low on inner edge
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
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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P886 HDP is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 P886 HDP, 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 P886 HDP registered?
P886 HDP is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P886 HDP safe to buy?
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