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N28 NAP

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,447 mi
Last recorded104,447 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 NAP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 104,447 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes in poor condition ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar has corrosion at an advanced state (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminated (0.1 (b))

both sides outer body sills have corrosion at an advanced state present

corrosion to vehicle bodywork - nearside front door & both sides rear wheel arch sections

offside rear coil spring not properly located

rear of vehicle on underside in muddy condition impeding parts of the inspection on testable items

slight smell of petrol detected - recommend more fuller inspection needed - covers need to be removed

Fail 18 Dec 2019 104,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes in poor condition ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar has corrosion at an advanced state (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is delaminated (0.1 (b))

both sides outer body sills have corrosion at an advanced state present

corrosion to vehicle bodywork - nearside front door & both sides rear wheel arch sections

offside rear coil spring not properly located

rear of vehicle on underside in muddy condition impeding parts of the inspection on testable items

slight smell of petrol detected - recommend more fuller inspection needed - covers need to be removed

Pass 11 Dec 2018 102,522 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished

both sides outer body sills have corrosion at an advanced state present - corrosion also found by nearside door pillar

centre exhaust clamps excessively deteriorated

corrosion to vehicle bodywork - nearside front door & both sides rear wheel arch sections

offside rear coil spring not properly located

rear of vehicle on underside in muddy condition impeding parts of the inspection on testable items

sticker in swept area - not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 5 Dec 2018 102,522 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear metal brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished

both sides outer body sills have corrosion at an advanced state present - corrosion also found by nearside door pillar

centre exhaust clamps excessively deteriorated

corrosion to vehicle bodywork - nearside front door & both sides rear wheel arch sections

offside rear coil spring not properly located

rear of vehicle on underside in muddy condition impeding parts of the inspection on testable items

sticker in swept area - not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 7 Dec 2017 100,483 miles

corrosion on nearside front door and outer sill

Fail 6 Dec 2017 100,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on nearside front door and outer sill

Pass 20 Dec 2016 97,927 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 17 Dec 2015 94,746 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 94,746 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,344 miles

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

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,447 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 84,726 miles

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

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

both front 'd' bushes slightly worn

n/s/r 'd' bush has very slight movement

rear brake pipes are very slightly perished

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,986 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 80,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2010 77,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,922 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 18 Dec 2009 73,208 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 69,315 miles

centre tread of nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,122 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 60,307 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 60,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust box corroded

rear shock absorbers corroding

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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N28 NAP is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N28 NAP, 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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N28 NAP is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 1996.

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