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P275 VCN

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,351 mi
Last recorded107,351 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 VCN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 107,351 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn slightly inner edge

n/s front2rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f wiper hitting piller

o/s/r brake fexi slightly corroded on union

underbody corroded slightly

Fail 12 Dec 2011 107,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

underbody corroded slightly

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn slightly inner edge

n/s front2rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f wiper hitting piller

o/s/r brake fexi slightly corroded on union

Fail 9 Dec 2011 107,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear tyres are worn on inside edges

brake fluid below max mark

offside front wiper blade catching piller

under body slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 100,371 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 100,368 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 92,756 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 92,740 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 85,085 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 85,082 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 82,363 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 76,640 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 76,637 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking slightly

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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P275 VCN is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P275 VCN, 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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P275 VCN is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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