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N820 KGJ

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

87,391 mi
Last recorded87,391 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN820 KGJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 87,391 miles

Brake pipes wax oiled

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 86,723 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,029 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2022 83,690 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,486 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 83,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 83,478 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,474 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,473 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,473 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 83,183 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,061 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 81,976 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 81,486 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 81,475 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,288 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 80,656 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 79,949 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 78,550 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2007 78,550 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2006 76,918 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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N820 KGJ is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N820 KGJ, 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

How do I check the history of N820 KGJ?

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What year was N820 KGJ registered?

N820 KGJ is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N820 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N820 KGJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N820 KGJ have outstanding finance?

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