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N365 XAN

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,218 mi
Last recorded137,218 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN365 XAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 137,218 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 133,200 miles

all brake discs corroding

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2010 135,193 miles

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

all brake discs corroding

brake warning light on

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2009 131,990 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 130,991 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 127,740 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 123,379 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N365 XAN is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N365 XAN, 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 N365 XAN registered?

N365 XAN is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N365 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N365 XAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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