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P29 JKB

1996 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,244 mi
Last recorded63,244 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 JKB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 63,244 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 61,754 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,233 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 60,147 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 58,445 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 57,431 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 56,497 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,865 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 54,013 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 53,999 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,230 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 48,448 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,963 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,096 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,979 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,094 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,219 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,942 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,433 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,095 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,233 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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P29 JKB is a 1996 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P29 JKB, 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 P29 JKB registered?

P29 JKB is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P29 JKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P29 JKB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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