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N183 YDP

1996 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,835 mi
Last recorded167,835 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 YDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 May 2012 167,835 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre box mounting rubber perished

front tyres wearing on inner edges

propshaft rubber front joint split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 163,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

abs light working but dim

Pass 26 Apr 2010 159,526 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 152,901 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 146,921 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 9 May 2007 140,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 132,843 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside 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.

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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N183 YDP is a 1996 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N183 YDP, 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 N183 YDP registered?

N183 YDP is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N183 YDP safe to buy?

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