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P250 HKO

1996 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,409 mi
Last recorded178,409 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 HKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 178,409 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 136,984 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 128,014 miles

brake pad warning light showing on dash

n/s rear tyre on limit 1.6mm 3/4 tread

Fail 5 Jan 2011 128,012 miles

Centre Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light showing on dash

n/s rear tyre on limit 1.6mm 3/4 tread

Pass 22 Sep 2009 111,037 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 111,037 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 111,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2007 99,317 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 92,215 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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P250 HKO is a 1996 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P250 HKO, 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 P250 HKO registered?

P250 HKO is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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