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N362 OYU

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,704 mi
Last recorded127,704 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN362 OYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 127,704 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded front to back

Fail 6 Jun 2026 127,702 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded front to back

Pass 27 Jun 2025 127,497 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,188 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread wall

Pass 24 Feb 2021 126,959 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 126,958 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 126,790 miles

n/s rear tyre feathering on edges

o/s front tyre cracking on tread wall

Pass 8 Mar 2019 126,620 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 125,917 miles

slight corrosion on o/s radiator mounting bracket

Pass 24 Feb 2017 125,163 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 123,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s wiper blade slightly split

Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,339 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 121,302 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 118,884 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear fuel pipe slightly corrocded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 118,853 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear fuel pipe slightly corrocded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,512 miles

EXHAUST HEAT-SHIELD loose

EXHAUST RUBBER missing on back-box but still supported

FUEL PIPES slightly corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 116,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EXHAUST HEAT-SHIELD loose

EXHAUST RUBBER missing on back-box but still supported

FUEL PIPES slightly corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 113,916 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

h/lamp maxi adjusted

Fail 24 Feb 2011 113,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

h/lamp maxi adjusted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 110,413 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

petrol cap seal has cracks

Fail 9 Mar 2010 110,413 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

petrol cap seal has cracks

Pass 24 Feb 2009 106,099 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

n/s/f +n/s/r tyres has cuts on wall

Fail 24 Feb 2009 106,099 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nail in rear tyre

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

n/s/f +n/s/r tyres has cuts on wall

Pass 26 Feb 2008 102,600 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 98,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 95,788 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 95,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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N362 OYU is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N362 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.

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What year was N362 OYU registered?

N362 OYU is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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