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N521 UOA

1996 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,023 mi
Last recorded142,023 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 UOA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 142,023 miles

front inner brake pads appear low , advise brake inspection....

light under body corrosion....

long hand brake lever travel.....

n/s/f O/s/f & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted.....

n/s/f wing damaged...

o/s number plate lamp not as bright as n/s...

play in o/s/f drop link , advise replacement...

Pass 25 Feb 2010 137,669 miles

drivers door stiff to open

front discs and pads worn

handbrake travel

low reading offside handbrake

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2009 130,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust back box rusty

free play at steering wheel

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

handbrake travel long

offside front road wheel damaged

stone chip front screen

Pass 28 Feb 2008 122,065 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 122,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 112,597 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 102,733 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 102,733 miles

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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N521 UOA is a 1996 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N521 UOA, 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 N521 UOA registered?

N521 UOA is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 1996.

Is N521 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N521 UOA shows 8 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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