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N964 NDS

1996 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,584 mi
Last recorded138,584 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN964 NDS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 138,584 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 131,377 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 222,312 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 222,312 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 213,785 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 213,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2009 198,723 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 198,662 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2008 187,119 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 176,735 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 167,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 167,401 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 167,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 167,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N964 NDS is a 1996 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N964 NDS, 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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What year was N964 NDS registered?

N964 NDS is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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