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N387 KBH

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,179 mi
Last recorded191,179 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 KBH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 191,179 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 191,179 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 188,821 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 186,050 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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N387 KBH is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N387 KBH, 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 N387 KBH registered?

N387 KBH is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N387 KBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N387 KBH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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