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N853 WDP

1996 BMW 520

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

247,778 mi
Last recorded247,778 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 WDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 247,778 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front Numberplate broken but secure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake noisy when operated and O/S Slightly low on effort

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light and spoiler broken

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover perished

Plastic sill cover fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2019 247,778 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system rusty

Front Numberplate broken but secure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake noisy when operated and O/S Slightly low on effort

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light and spoiler broken

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover perished

Plastic sill cover fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018
Fail 18 Apr 2018

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017

All tyre valves perishing

Exhaust system rusty in places

Front brakes slightly out of ballance

O/S/F Bumper damaged and fog light missing

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 19 Apr 2017

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All tyre valves perishing

Exhaust system rusty in places

Front brakes slightly out of ballance

O/S/F Bumper damaged and fog light missing

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2016 232,106 miles

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

Centre exhaust mount broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside and offside rear suspension arm stablizing links bush worn

outter sil covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015
Fail 9 Apr 2015

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 226,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 226,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 221,592 miles

Exhaust emmisions only CO only just reached requirements

Exhaust getting rusty and center mounting badly perished

Front bumper damaged on O/S and fog light missing, N/S/ fog light loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Rear lower arm inner bush slightly worn

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2013 221,592 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emmisions only CO only just reached requirements

Exhaust getting rusty and center mounting badly perished

Front bumper damaged on O/S and fog light missing, N/S/ fog light loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Rear lower arm inner bush slightly worn

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 216,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 216,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 212,448 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 206,220 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE JUST OFF LIMITS

Fail 1 Apr 2010 206,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE JUST OFF LIMITS

Pass 20 Apr 2009 197,334 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 197,334 miles

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

center exhaust mount in poor condition

fuel pipes are rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2008 195,164 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 193,290 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

Fail 28 Mar 2007 193,290 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 21 Mar 2006 189,676 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 189,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

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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N853 WDP is a 1996 BMW 520 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 N853 WDP, 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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N853 WDP is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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