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N784 HLY

1996 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,670 mi
Last recorded100,670 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN784 HLY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 100,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,664 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,632 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,601 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,529 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 100,435 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 99,772 miles

adsvise on front to rear metal brake pipes & fuel pipes. keep eye on all tyres

Pass 9 Oct 2008 97,800 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 96,670 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 95,084 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 95,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

floor corroded outside prescribed areas

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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N784 HLY is a 1996 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc 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 N784 HLY, 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 N784 HLY registered?

N784 HLY is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N784 HLY safe to buy?

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