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N355 UPB

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,361 mi
Last recorded135,361 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 UPB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2018 135,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front caliper hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn smooth & has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak appears to be coming from rear cam cover seal ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 122,981 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 122,830 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 115,618 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 115,618 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front shock absorbers showing signs of wear

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight play in steering joints

suspect driver seat sensor or wiring

Pass 21 Jan 2014 101,090 miles

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

power steering box slightly worn

Pass 22 Jan 2013 92,444 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

left hand exhaust mounting insecure to rear box

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly deflated

power steering box slightly worn

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,186 miles

chips in front windscreen

o/s/f washer jet half blocked

oil leak ?

rear exhaust mount loose

Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air intake pipe to throttle body split

chips in front windscreen

oil cooler leaking

oil leak ?

rear wiper not working

Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,785 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 54,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cut in n\s\f tyre outer wall

Fail 14 Feb 2008 42,510 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

electric windows n\w

Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,510 miles

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

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

electric windows n\w

Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,540 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,306 miles

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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N355 UPB is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N355 UPB, 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 N355 UPB registered?

N355 UPB is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N355 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N355 UPB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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