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J1 PFH

1996 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,042 mi
Last recorded84,042 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 PFH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 84,042 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2010 84,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,253 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 77,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,776 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,917 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 60,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J1 PFH is a 1996 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J1 PFH, 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 J1 PFH registered?

J1 PFH is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J1 PFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 PFH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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