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JBZ 4625

1996 BMW 520

Green Lpg 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,640 mi
Last recorded173,640 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 4625
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 173,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 173,410 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 171,910 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 170,055 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 168,608 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 165,536 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 165,536 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 164,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 154,944 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 138,635 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

hand b rake need to be looked , pased 16% low reading n/s

Pass 21 Jan 2006 138,635 miles

hand b rake need to be looked , pased 16% low reading n/s

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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JBZ 4625 is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBZ 4625, 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 JBZ 4625 registered?

JBZ 4625 is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is JBZ 4625 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBZ 4625 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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