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N647 UPK

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,283 mi
Last recorded115,283 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN647 UPK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 115,283 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre mounting broken

exhaust deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes rubber boots deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2013 113,480 miles

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

front wipers just clearing screen.

scoring marks on front screen

slight imbalance on front braqkes

Fail 11 May 2013 113,480 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

front wipers just clearing screen.

scoring marks on front screen

slight imbalance on front braqkes

Pass 28 Apr 2012 110,797 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 108,468 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 108,468 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 106,684 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 104,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2008 102,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2007 100,080 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 93,137 miles

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

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

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

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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N647 UPK is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N647 UPK, 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 N647 UPK registered?

N647 UPK is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N647 UPK safe to buy?

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