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N848 HUD

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,108 mi
Last recorded110,108 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 HUD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 110,108 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE TD230-55-ZR390 METRIC TYRES FITTED

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE TD230-55-ZR390 METRIC TYRES FITTED

Pass 27 Jul 2011 110,108 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE TD230-55-ZR390 METRIC TYRES FITTED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE TD230-55-ZR390 METRIC TYRES FITTED

Pass 30 Oct 2009 105,922 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 105,858 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres showing slight deterioration

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper deterioration

n/s/r side light dim

o/s head lamp requires attention

o/s/f tyre showing deterioration

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge - TRACKING MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT

Pass 6 Apr 2007 100,443 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 100,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 94,568 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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N848 HUD is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N848 HUD, 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 N848 HUD registered?

N848 HUD is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N848 HUD safe to buy?

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