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N74 KGH

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

773,973 mi
Last recorded773,973 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 KGH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 773,973 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 108,818 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,740 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 101,351 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 95,372 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 89,255 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 81,810 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,600 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 71,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,552 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 55,490 miles

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN STEARING BOX BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

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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N74 KGH is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N74 KGH, 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 N74 KGH registered?

N74 KGH is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N74 KGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N74 KGH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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