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N464 WBR

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,411 mi
Last recorded96,411 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN464 WBR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,331 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 66,574 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,183 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 44,198 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,436 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,029 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,689 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,268 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 5,102 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 5,102 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

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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N464 WBR 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 N464 WBR, 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 N464 WBR registered?

N464 WBR is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N464 WBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N464 WBR 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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