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N988 MYJ

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,745 mi
Last recorded135,745 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN988 MYJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 May 2016 135,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 130,353 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 114,387 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 106,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 101,757 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 95,974 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 88,664 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 82,515 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,832 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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N988 MYJ is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N988 MYJ, 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

How do I check the history of N988 MYJ?

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What year was N988 MYJ registered?

N988 MYJ is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N988 MYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N988 MYJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N988 MYJ have outstanding finance?

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