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N388 XSA

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,742 mi
Last recorded93,742 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 XSA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 93,742 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

rear subframe bushes poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2008 93,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

airbag light on

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

rear subframe bushes poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2007 87,062 miles

Mileage doesnt illuminate.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 78,587 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 78,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2005 73,453 miles

Both rear tyres have perished sidewalls.

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Unable to test N/S/R seat belt due to a child seat fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2005 73,453 miles

Both rear tyres have perished sidewalls.

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)

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

Unable to test N/S/R seat belt due to a child seat fitted.

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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N388 XSA 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N388 XSA, 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

How do I check the history of N388 XSA?

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What year was N388 XSA registered?

N388 XSA is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 8 June 1996.

Is N388 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N388 XSA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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