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N865 FJO

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,417 mi
Last recorded122,417 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN865 FJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 122,417 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 118,190 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 113,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inside edges

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 112,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,861 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2018 107,901 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 107,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,356 miles

Engine over heating due to viscous fan failure

Fule pipe heavily corroded, but not leaking.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end dust cover twisted, but not split or allowing dirt in.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 107,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Engine over heating due to viscous fan failure

Fule pipe heavily corroded, but not leaking.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end dust cover twisted, but not split or allowing dirt in.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 106,213 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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N865 FJO is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N865 FJO, 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 N865 FJO registered?

N865 FJO is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 3 February 1996.

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