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IKZ 4423

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,447 mi
Last recorded95,447 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIKZ 4423
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2006 95,447 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 95,447 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 91,202 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 91,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

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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IKZ 4423 is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 IKZ 4423, 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

How do I check the history of IKZ 4423?

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What year was IKZ 4423 registered?

IKZ 4423 is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is IKZ 4423 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IKZ 4423 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IKZ 4423 have outstanding finance?

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