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N293 OYU

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,482 mi
Last recorded106,482 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 OYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 106,482 miles

AT TIME OF RETEST CAR COME IN WITH 195 /55 15 ON FRONT AND 235/45/17 ON REAR [ O/S/F TYRE PERRISHING AND SLIGHT CUT OUT ON INNER EDGE

DAMAGE TO O/S/R LIGHT UNIT / BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON / CORRSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES / N/S/F WHEEL SLIGHT OUT OF SHAPE / FUEL PIPES CORRODING BAD

MAIN PROP SHARFT DO NUT SPLITTING / REAR AXLE MOUNTS SPLITINT [BUSHES] / FOOT BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST PASSED

O/S/F TYRE 2MM / N/S/F TYRE 3MM X NAIL IN / O/S/R TYRE 1.8 MM / N/S/R TYRE 2.8 MM / OUTTER SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR BOX / FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW / BRAKE PIPES TO REAR T PIECE CORRODING / BRAKE PIPE OVER REAR AXLE CORRODING

Fail 17 Nov 2009 106,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE TO O/S/R LIGHT UNIT / BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON / CORRSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES / N/S/F WHEEL SLIGHT OUT OF SHAPE / FUEL PIPES CORRODING BAD

MAIN PROP SHARFT DO NUT SPLITTING / REAR AXLE MOUNTS SPLITINT [BUSHES] / FOOT BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST PASSED

O/S/F TYRE 2MM / N/S/F TYRE 3MM X NAIL IN / O/S/R TYRE 1.8 MM / N/S/R TYRE 2.8 MM / OUTTER SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR BOX / FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW / BRAKE PIPES TO REAR T PIECE CORRODING / BRAKE PIPE OVER REAR AXLE CORRODING

Pass 10 Dec 2008 161,655 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 158,305 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 147,575 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 134,003 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 134,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 20,652 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 20,652 miles

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

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

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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N293 OYU is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N293 OYU, 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 N293 OYU registered?

N293 OYU is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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