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N614 LGS

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,052 mi
Last recorded148,052 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN614 LGS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 148,052 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 142,464 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 142,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 135,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 130,789 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 127,510 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 124,028 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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N614 LGS is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc 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 N614 LGS, 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 N614 LGS registered?

N614 LGS is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N614 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N614 LGS 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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