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N339 RJU

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,989 mi
Last recorded140,989 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN339 RJU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 140,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 133,416 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

unable to fully test outer sills due to covers

Pass 20 Nov 2009 129,203 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both registration plates deterating

unable to test outer sills due to covers

Pass 10 Nov 2008 123,537 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 123,537 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 112,712 miles

Fuel pipes corroding.

Centre exhaust mounting rubber split. Advise replacement.

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Nearside front brake pipe corroding.

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside front brake pipe corroding.

Offside front damper weeping. Advise replacement.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside wiper slightly split,

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension knuckle joints. Advise replacement.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 110,130 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 110,130 miles

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

catalyst heatshield loose

centre exhaust mounting split

front exhaust pipe heatshields loose

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r seatbelt sticking

o/s/f shock absorber in poor condition

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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N339 RJU is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N339 RJU, 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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N339 RJU is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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