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N191 FBY

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,190 mi
Last recorded179,190 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 FBY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 May 2010 179,190 miles

N/S rear outer cv gaitor split

front no plate has damage,but letters still legible

windscreen has damage to n/s bottom corner outside swept areas

Pass 16 May 2009 178,737 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded but not leaking

Pass 24 May 2008 178,112 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 May 2007 177,362 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2006 176,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and opffside rear brake furrules corrding

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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N191 FBY is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N191 FBY, 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 N191 FBY registered?

N191 FBY is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N191 FBY safe to buy?

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