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N123 PCD

1996 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,540 mi
Last recorded93,540 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 PCD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 93,540 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,013 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 93,012 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,640 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 91,999 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 91,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,606 miles

suspension wear present

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 89,896 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,633 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,162 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,303 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 81,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 78,730 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,737 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 74,033 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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N123 PCD is a 1996 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N123 PCD, 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 N123 PCD registered?

N123 PCD is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N123 PCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 PCD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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