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N524 BMP

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

309,745 mi
Last recorded309,745 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 BMP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2018 309,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silenser to cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp cracked (affecting beam pattern) (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm outer bush gaitor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bush at drag link (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint union at bottom of pas pump (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working high leval (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber starting to leak

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

front number plate is cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2017 284,708 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 257,742 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 243,965 miles

engine oil leaking onto exhaust.

rear silencer clamp missing, but still adequately supported.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 243,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaking onto exhaust.

rear silencer clamp missing, but still adequately supported.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 225,953 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 225,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 214,088 miles

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

diff oil leak

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2013 214,088 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

diff oil leak

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 205,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 195,054 miles

brake warning light on

differential oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 190,041 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 190,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 179,096 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 14 Mar 2008 162,082 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 162,082 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 144,162 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 144,162 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 131,249 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 131,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N524 BMP is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N524 BMP, 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 N524 BMP registered?

N524 BMP is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 16 March 1996.

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