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N291 VDU

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,257 mi
Last recorded144,257 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 VDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 144,257 miles

front & rear brake discs corroding...

front & rear brake pads not visable.....

front & rear number plates contaminated.....

n/s & o/s/f seat belts twisted....

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge , advise replacement....

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge...

Fail 7 Jan 2008 144,257 miles

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

front & rear brake discs corroding...

front & rear brake pads not visable.....

front & rear number plates contaminated.....

front exhaust bracket corroded & loose , advise replacement....

n/s & o/s/f seat belts twisted....

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge , advise replacement....

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge...

Pass 15 Jan 2007 129,109 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 129,109 miles

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

advise brake inspection...

all brake discs starting to corrode...

rear exhaust silencer corroding...

Pass 23 Jan 2006 116,166 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 116,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge.

wet test.

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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N291 VDU is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N291 VDU, 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 N291 VDU registered?

N291 VDU is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N291 VDU safe to buy?

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