MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,881 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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EH5996BP is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,945cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 EH5996BP, 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 EH5996BP registered?
EH5996BP is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 1996.
Is EH5996BP safe to buy?
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