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N121 JEX

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,359 mi
Last recorded63,359 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 JEX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2008 63,359 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates tarnished

Pass 7 Nov 2008 63,359 miles

front and rear number plates tarnished

Fail 12 Nov 2007 252,565 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 252,565 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 243,185 miles

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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N121 JEX is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N121 JEX, 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 N121 JEX?

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What year was N121 JEX registered?

N121 JEX is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N121 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 JEX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N121 JEX have outstanding finance?

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