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N267 XAN

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

236,195 mi
Last recorded236,195 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN267 XAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 236,195 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Some elements of high level brake light not operating

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 232,704 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings deteriorating

heavy surface corrosion to metal fuel pipes at rear

Fail 11 Apr 2012 232,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mountings deteriorating

heavy surface corrosion to metal fuel pipes at rear

Fail 13 Aug 2010 227,805 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Three elements of high level brake light not operating

Pass 13 Aug 2010 227,805 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

Three elements of high level brake light not operating

Pass 2 Sep 2009 225,666 miles

Both rear, and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear pitman links worn

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 223,842 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear pitman links worn

Rear subframe nearside mounting starting to separate

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 223,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear pitman links worn

Rear subframe nearside mounting starting to separate

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 221,873 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 221,873 miles

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

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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 219,067 miles

Both rear pitman links worn

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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N267 XAN is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N267 XAN, 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 N267 XAN registered?

N267 XAN is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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