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N191 KGT

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 108,189 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 103,571 miles

Propshaft component defective

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2008 99,464 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,171 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 89,461 miles

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)

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

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 KGT is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 KGT, 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 N191 KGT registered?

N191 KGT is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N191 KGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N191 KGT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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