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N826 MUF

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,026 mi
Last recorded123,026 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN826 MUF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 123,026 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake discs have slight corrosion on braking surface.

plastic sill covers fitted, sills not checked for corrosion.

rear brake discs have slight corrosion on braking surface.

rear metal fuel pipe corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2007 123,026 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake discs have slight corrosion on braking surface.

plastic sill covers fitted, sills not checked for corrosion.

rear brake discs have slight corrosion on braking surface.

rear metal fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 113,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2006 113,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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N826 MUF is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N826 MUF, 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 N826 MUF registered?

N826 MUF is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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