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N539 GTM

1996 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,889 mi
Last recorded145,889 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN539 GTM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 145,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting slightly perished

clutch juddering

offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint gaiter split

rear subframe bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear tyres worn unevenly and tread stepped on inner edges

reversing light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2009 137,793 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 129,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 122,260 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pads low

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Oct 2006 115,869 miles

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

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

o/s/f strut damp

reverse lamps inop

Pass 27 Oct 2005 111,277 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 111,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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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N539 GTM is a 1996 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N539 GTM, 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 N539 GTM registered?

N539 GTM is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N539 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N539 GTM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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