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NG22 ORG

1996 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,522 mi
Last recorded151,522 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG22 ORG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 151,522 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 151,522 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 151,465 miles

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

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

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)

Offside 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp illuminated

play/wear starting to affect offside steering idler

Pass 21 Sep 2011 150,301 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 150,251 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 148,757 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front coil spring and shock absorbers corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front hazard lamp slightly loose

offside front tryre deteriorated and wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 24 Aug 2010 148,727 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front coil spring and shock absorbers corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front hazard lamp slightly loose

offside front tryre deteriorated and wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 147,651 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly noisey

rear disc`s corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2009 147,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly noisey

rear disc`s corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2008 140,831 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 130,712 miles

Steering box drop arm worn.

Steering shaft has up and down movment at bulk head end.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 130,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering box drop arm slightly worn.

Steering column has up and down movment at top end.

Pass 26 Aug 2006 128,944 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 128,944 miles

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

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

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

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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NG22 ORG is a 1996 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NG22 ORG, 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 NG22 ORG registered?

NG22 ORG is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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