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N93 GLT

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,415 mi
Last recorded35,415 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN93 GLT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 35,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,963 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,828 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 33,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 33,031 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,102 miles

offside front suspension lower arm mounting damaged but not resulting in any movement

Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,972 miles

off side front inner suspension joint mounting damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,750 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 29,750 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 28,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,770 miles

slight wear on n/s front and o/s front tyres

Fail 19 Jan 2011 26,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

adv-osr door does not open from inside or outside.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,819 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

adv-osr door does not open from inside or outside.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,731 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,558 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 24,558 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,241 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 23,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,024 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 20,586 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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N93 GLT is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N93 GLT, 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 N93 GLT registered?

N93 GLT is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N93 GLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N93 GLT shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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