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N447 XGM

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,603 mi
Last recorded125,603 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 XGM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 125,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 120,195 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear roughness from wheel when rotated unable to detect if from bearing or diff

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

Rear exhaust box has corrosion

Rear radius arm link bushes have play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 117,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 108,572 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 94,222 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,424 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 85,813 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 82,490 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 79,246 miles

BOTH registration plates are deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2008 78,023 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,147 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 68,426 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 68,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N447 XGM is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N447 XGM, 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

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What year was N447 XGM registered?

N447 XGM is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N447 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N447 XGM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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