MOT Status
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249,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All rear diff mount bushes worn/split
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in tyre and glass cut into tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in tyre and stone cut into tread. inner edge of tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All rear diff mount bushes worn/split
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in tyre and glass cut into tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in tyre and stone cut into tread. inner edge of tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All rear diff mount bushes worn/split
Nearside Front fog light inoperative
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff mounts worn all three
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff mounts worn all three
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.48mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and wearing uneven on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.21mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OUTER BALL JOINT WORN OUT (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OUTER BALL JOINT WORN OUT (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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485 BWP is a 2011 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2011 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 98,041 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 485 BWP, 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 15 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 485 BWP registered?
485 BWP is a 2011 BMW 520, first registered on 14 January 2011.
Is 485 BWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for 485 BWP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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