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N381 NBV

1996 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,718 mi
Last recorded139,718 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 NBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 139,718 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 139,650 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2015 137,169 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 134,242 miles

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

brake and fuel lines

fuel and brake lines covered in underseal

Fail 22 Aug 2014 134,177 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel and brake lines covered in underseal

Pass 22 Aug 2013 131,411 miles

brake and fuel pipes ,exhaust , uneven tyre wear

Pass 22 Aug 2012 128,724 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 126,329 miles

anti-roll bars corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

anti-roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

coil springs corroded

front discs worn

gearbox leak

o/s/r seatbelt buckle

rear subframe bushes worn

sill covers fitted

sills starting to corrode

small stonechips in screen

underbody starting to corrode

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 27 Jul 2011 126,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

anti-roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate

anti-roll bars corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

coil springs corroded

front discs worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

gearbox leak

o/s/r seatbelt buckle

rear subframe bushes worn

sill covers fitted

sills starting to corrode

small stonechips in screen

underbody starting to corrode

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 23 Jul 2010 123,661 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 120,080 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front anti roll bar has slight freeplay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jul 2009 120,080 miles

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

Nearside front anti roll bar has slight freeplay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Aug 2008 116,038 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake warning lamp on

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyre inner walls starting to crack

Pass 4 Sep 2007 110,561 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 110,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes excessively corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2006 105,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2005 98,474 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 98,474 miles

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

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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N381 NBV is a 1996 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N381 NBV, 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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N381 NBV is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N381 NBV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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