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N262 ABU

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,326 mi
Last recorded110,326 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 ABU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 110,326 miles

CLUTCH PIPE FLEXIBLE HOSE BULGED & FERRULES VERY RUSTY

CLUTCH PIPE RUSTY

FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTY

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 107,933 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 106,655 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 brake disc surfaces getting quite rusty around edges

n/s rear tyre close to 1.6mm limit

slight play on b/s rear axle front bushes

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

windscreen damage outside swept area

Fail 28 Jan 2008 106,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all 4 brake disc surfaces getting quite rusty around edges

slight play on b/s rear axle front bushes

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 14 May 2007 104,375 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 104,374 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all 4 brake disc surfaces rusty around edges

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2006 99,192 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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N262 ABU is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N262 ABU, 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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N262 ABU is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N262 ABU safe to buy?

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