MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,881 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N15 AFY 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 N15 AFY, 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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How do I check the history of N15 AFY?
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What year was N15 AFY registered?
N15 AFY is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N15 AFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for N15 AFY 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.
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