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N374 OGH

1996 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,586 mi
Last recorded166,586 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 OGH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 166,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Aug 2023 166,586 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed blowing on joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded three pipes across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Jun 2022 165,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 161,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 151,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 147,184 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 147,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 142,488 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 142,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 139,651 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 133,476 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 133,386 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 126,311 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 126,311 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 119,882 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 119,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 114,392 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 107,052 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,915 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 100,915 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,217 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 81,759 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 70,980 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 60,134 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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N374 OGH is a 1996 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N374 OGH, 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 N374 OGH registered?

N374 OGH is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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