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N367 AKP

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,188 mi
Last recorded107,188 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN367 AKP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 107,188 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,267 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 105,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 105,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,453 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 103,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 103,013 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 101,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 100,898 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 99,866 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged to n/s

gear box exhaust mounting rusty, centre exhaust mounting spliting

o/s/rear inner tyre tread worn low

Pass 24 Aug 2009 99,240 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 96,821 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 95,869 miles

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

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

fan belt tensoner pulley worn

Pass 15 Aug 2006 93,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine oil level low

n/s head light cracked

o/s & n/s rear subframe bushes worn

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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N367 AKP is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N367 AKP, 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 N367 AKP registered?

N367 AKP is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N367 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N367 AKP shows 14 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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