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N811 GRK

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,590 mi
Last recorded29,590 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN811 GRK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,590 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 29,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,682 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 24,616 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

offside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover split

rear exhaust outer skin slightly corroded

slight seepage from nearside front power steering (needs investigation)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 24,616 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smearing slightly

offside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover split

rear exhaust outer skin slightly corroded

slight seepage from nearside front power steering (needs investigation)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,003 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake slightly high

offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust cover

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,557 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 20,557 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2007 16,287 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 13,582 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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N811 GRK is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N811 GRK, 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 N811 GRK registered?

N811 GRK is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N811 GRK safe to buy?

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