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N729 HLU

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,306 mi
Last recorded115,306 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 HLU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,306 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust section missing (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front to back inner sills corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog/spot light missing

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside front to back inner sills crroded to excess

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front coil springs and shocks corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

O/S/F door corroded and holed

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Pass 23 May 2017

Brake pad warning light on dash

Centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken off, system still secure and supported

Covers fitted to both sides outer sills not allowing for inspection of outer sills

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pad warning light on dash

Centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken off, system still secure and supported

Covers fitted to both sides outer sills not allowing for inspection of outer sills

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2013 109,093 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 109,093 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,004 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 152,579 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 152,230 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 146,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 143,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2008 142,479 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 142,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 141,114 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all rear end brake pipes slightly corroded

both front and rear discs corroded on edges

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2006 140,163 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N729 HLU is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N729 HLU, 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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N729 HLU is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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