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N642 LGN

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,407 mi
Last recorded161,407 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 LGN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 161,407 miles

both rear suspension arm links poor

brake pipe top of diff starting to corode

o/s front shock weak

Fail 28 Oct 2010 161,395 miles

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

both rear suspension arm links poor

brake pipe top of diff starting to corode

o/s front shock weak

Pass 21 Nov 2009 154,340 miles

metal pipe work at rear starting to rust

nearside wiper blade poor

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear suspension lateral link bar bushes poor

pad warning light came on but pads ok

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Nov 2009 154,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

metal pipe work at rear starting to rust

nearside wiper blade poor

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear suspension lateral link bar bushes poor

pad warning light came on but pads ok

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Nov 2008 145,841 miles

exhaust tail box poor

Pass 11 Oct 2007 137,612 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 137,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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N642 LGN is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N642 LGN, 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 N642 LGN registered?

N642 LGN is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N642 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N642 LGN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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