MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,407 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear suspension arm links poor
brake pipe top of diff starting to corode
o/s front shock weak
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
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
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
exhaust tail box poor
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.
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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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