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H19 RLS

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,675 mi
Last recorded99,675 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 RLS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 99,675 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 96,583 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2007 96,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2006 93,027 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 92,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 92,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 86,606 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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H19 RLS is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H19 RLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H19 RLS registered?

H19 RLS is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is H19 RLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H19 RLS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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