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N895 HWL

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

136,189 mi
Last recorded136,189 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN895 HWL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 136,189 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 136,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 131,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbok (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre heatshield insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2020 131,437 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbok (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre heatshield insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2020 131,364 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 126,867 miles

Exhaust centre silencer boxes slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,153 miles

Exhaust system from rear silencer box forward corroded

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some suspension bushes and gaiters deteriorated

Steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 125,152 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system from rear silencer box forward corroded

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some suspension bushes and gaiters deteriorated

Steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,191 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Underside including suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2016 120,109 miles

All coil springs and shock absorbers corroded

Some steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 118,515 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 118,507 miles

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

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 116,302 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 116,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

All coil springs corroded

Both front wipers torn

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering components corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2013 113,552 miles

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

exhaust to gearbox bracket broken

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 113,552 miles

exhaust to gearbox bracket broken

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2012 109,043 miles

brake flexy hose ferulles corroded

exhaust silencer corroded

rear brake disc inners corroded

Pass 31 May 2010 102,120 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 98,227 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 98,223 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

re both rear outer and front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 92,927 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2007 87,385 miles

all fuel pipes corroded.

gearbox exhaust mounting corroded.

slight surface corrosion on all rear brake pipes.

Fail 26 Mar 2007 87,287 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 87,066 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

gearbox exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 82,875 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 82,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pipes which are routed over the rear axle cannot be properly assessed for corrosion.

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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N895 HWL is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 N895 HWL, 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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N895 HWL is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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