MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,918 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
fan belt not connected
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
fan belt not connected
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
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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3236FBK is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1995 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 125,342 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 3236FBK, 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 31 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 3236FBK registered?
3236FBK is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 1995.
Is 3236FBK safe to buy?
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