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N508 CMP

1996 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,737 mi
Last recorded119,737 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN508 CMP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 119,737 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 119,737 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 119,405 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on gearbox

propshaft doughnut deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2013 119,405 miles

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

oil leak on gearbox

propshaft doughnut deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2012 118,504 miles

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front + rear brake discs slight worn

propshaft doughnut deterioated

Pass 7 Feb 2011 117,691 miles

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

front + rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 9 Feb 2010 116,780 miles

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

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

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

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

middle exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2010 116,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

middle exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2009 112,190 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)

centre box exhaust rubber perished and startin to crack

Fail 9 Feb 2009 112,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

centre box exhaust rubber perished and startin to crack

rear registration plate lighs go out when boots opened

Pass 13 Feb 2008 106,999 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 106,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 104,098 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 101,396 miles

near side front tyre very close ti legal limmit outer edge. washers weak

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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N508 CMP is a 1996 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N508 CMP, 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 N508 CMP registered?

N508 CMP is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 1996.

Is N508 CMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N508 CMP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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