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P250 ODX

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,333 mi
Last recorded96,333 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 ODX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,333 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR TOP SUSPENSION ARM

Fail 19 Aug 2013 96,324 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR TOP SUSPENSION ARM

Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,612 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust mounting missing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 87,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust mounting missing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,815 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENSE SLIGHTLY CONDENSATED UP

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,006 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 75,973 miles

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

rear flexi hoses perrished

chips in screen

Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,125 miles

nsf tyre perished and cracked

nsf tyre worn low on outer edge

nsr tyre has nail in

osf tyre perished

rear tyres cracked and perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,592 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

chip in screen

Pass 12 Dec 2006 65,512 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 65,512 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 28,990 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 ODX is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P250 ODX, 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

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What year was P250 ODX registered?

P250 ODX is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P250 ODX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P250 ODX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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