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N633 ESW

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

148,715 mi
Last recorded148,715 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN633 ESW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 148,715 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 134,830 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 131,157 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 128,956 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 128,036 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 126,231 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 125,786 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 124,097 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 119,586 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 116,501 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 114,531 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 112,966 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 110,924 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 108,778 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 105,520 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 105,470 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 102,475 miles

fuel pipes lightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 98,842 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 95,669 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 91,544 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 91,544 miles

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)

slight exhaust blow at cat to middle box joint †offside/nearside rear axle outer bushes starting to seperate from bolt housings

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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N633 ESW is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N633 ESW, 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 N633 ESW registered?

N633 ESW is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N633 ESW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N633 ESW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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