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N593 PHV

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,555 mi
Last recorded144,555 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN593 PHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 144,555 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 144,086 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 143,728 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 143,335 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 141,430 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 139,776 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 138,014 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 138,011 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 135,046 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 132,722 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 132,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 129,040 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 124,751 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 124,751 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre and rear exhaust rubber mounts not adequately supported

Pass 8 Feb 2012 122,223 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2012 122,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

gearbox exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2010 118,562 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 114,859 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 109,921 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 109,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 106,116 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 102,769 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 102,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 98,694 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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N593 PHV is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N593 PHV, 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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N593 PHV is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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