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P248 HKE

1996 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,345 mi
Last recorded144,345 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 HKE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 144,345 miles

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

both front sidelights slight interference from alternator

centre rear stop mot factory fitted, no wiring to light

Fail 1 Mar 2010 144,285 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front sidelights slight interference from alternator

Fail 15 Jan 2009 132,287 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 132,287 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 120,132 miles

Rear tyres wearing close to limit.

Pass 30 Dec 2006 114,178 miles

rear offside tyre starting to wear

Pass 14 Dec 2005 108,045 miles

Hi-line brake light : No bulb Not connected

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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P248 HKE is a 1996 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P248 HKE, 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 P248 HKE registered?

P248 HKE is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P248 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 HKE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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