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N535 OGH

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,353 mi
Last recorded139,353 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 OGH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 139,353 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 133,303 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside ()

Pass 20 Aug 2024 133,299 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Jun 2020

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 132,477 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 132,477 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 131,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 131,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bushes. (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are cracking.

fuel pipes nearside rear corroding.

Fail 11 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bushes. (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are cracking.

fuel pipes nearside rear corroding.

Pass 20 Jul 2016

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

Nearside and offside tyres void of tread on inner edges.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre void of tread on inner shoulder

Nearside rear tyre void of tread on inner shoulder

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKINS CORRODING

Pass 19 Jun 2014 120,310 miles

engine over heating

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s resr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2014 120,299 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine over heating

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s resr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 116,656 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 112,747 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 112,747 miles

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

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

oil leaking from engine on to exhaust

Pass 1 Jul 2011 110,249 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 106,629 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 106,629 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 105,001 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 101,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2007 99,906 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2007 99,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2006 97,174 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)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 97,174 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)

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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N535 OGH is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 N535 OGH, 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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N535 OGH is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N535 OGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N535 OGH shows 28 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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