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N158 GRE

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,907 mi
Last recorded78,907 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 GRE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 78,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer swivel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer swivel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle rear silencer mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 73,042 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 73,042 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 72,306 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres perished sidewalls

Center exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Wiper speed control system faulty

Fail 4 Feb 2014 72,216 miles

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

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

Both front and offside rear tyres perished sidewalls

Center exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Wiper speed control system faulty

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,383 miles

nearside front strut starting to leak

Fail 6 Feb 2013 67,171 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front strut starting to leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,440 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,955 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,434 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 45,096 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,261 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,327 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,794 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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N158 GRE is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N158 GRE, 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 N158 GRE registered?

N158 GRE is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N158 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N158 GRE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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