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P141 DPG

1996 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,998 mi
Last recorded116,998 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 DPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 116,998 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 116,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front steering rack arms slight play.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 112,458 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 107,902 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008
Pass 19 Jan 2007 89,790 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 83,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P141 DPG is a 1996 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P141 DPG, 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 P141 DPG registered?

P141 DPG is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P141 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P141 DPG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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