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N804 VBD

1996 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,522 mi
Last recorded229,522 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN804 VBD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 229,522 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear …… and O/S/R ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 229,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear …… and O/S/R ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 226,068 miles

front wiper linkage worn.

general corrosion on underside.

general perishing to all suspension rubbers

Pass 10 Apr 2017 223,410 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general perishing to suspension rubbers and bushes

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Apr 2017 223,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general perishing to suspension rubbers and bushes

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2016 219,632 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 219,632 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 215,380 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

general wear to steering and suspension

surface corrosion to underside,slight corrosion around nearside front jacking piont

wiper mechanism worn but suffiently clearing screen

Fail 7 Apr 2015 215,380 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

general wear to steering and suspension

surface corrosion to underside,slight corrosion around nearside front jacking piont

wiper mechanism worn but suffiently clearing screen

Pass 9 Apr 2014 211,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion holes in both outer sills at front jacking points

general wear and perishing of suspension bushes

slight play in steering system

Fail 8 Apr 2014 211,096 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion holes in both outer sills at front jacking points

general wear and perishing of suspension bushes

slight play in steering system

Pass 5 Apr 2013 207,033 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

general corrosion on under-side

general wear on steering and suspension joints

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 4 Apr 2012 201,050 miles

slight accident damage to nearside of vehicle. slight oil leak from rear of engine. slight exhaust leak at centre to rear box.general corrosion on rear fuel and brake pipes.

slight play in steering box. slight corrosion starting at rear of sills

Pass 4 Apr 2011 196,426 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 191,279 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 185,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 178,515 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 178,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 168,328 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 165,233 miles

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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N804 VBD is a 1996 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N804 VBD, 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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N804 VBD is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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