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N610 PYE

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,446 mi
Last recorded169,446 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN610 PYE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 169,446 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 169,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 168,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 166,807 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 166,805 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 161,560 miles

brake pipes corroded

front anti-roll bar corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front brake hoses perished and splitting slightly

front suspension coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

outer door sills corroded around jacking points

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 20 Oct 2010 161,560 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

front anti-roll bar corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front brake hoses perished and splitting slightly

front suspension coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

outer door sills corroded around jacking points

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 8 Sep 2009 153,973 miles

osf lower arm balljoint boot split

slight oil leaks from g/box and engine

Fail 2 Sep 2008 146,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s main beam lamp lens slightly chipped and has condensation behind lens

Pass 2 Sep 2008 146,461 miles

o/s main beam lamp lens slightly chipped and has condensation behind lens

Pass 23 Aug 2007 138,440 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

fuel pipe corroding

rear subframe bushes worn and splitting

Pass 16 Aug 2006 131,053 miles

o/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

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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N610 PYE is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N610 PYE, 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 N610 PYE registered?

N610 PYE is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N610 PYE safe to buy?

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