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P313 UYJ

1996 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,791 mi
Last recorded115,791 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 UYJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2010 115,791 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres becomming worn on edges (Stepped tread)

both rear tyres becomming low

front brake discs becomming worn

front registration plate becomming damaged

nearside rear outer sill damaged

various fuel lines becomming corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 108,364 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 108,361 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 101,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front anti-roll bar drop link upper dustcover split/missing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

various brake pipes becomming corroded

various fuel pipes becomming corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2008 101,392 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front anti-roll bar drop link upper dustcover split/missing

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

various brake pipes becomming corroded

various fuel pipes becomming corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 93,295 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyre/s are wearing on outer edges

both rear tyre/s are starting too get low

damage too windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2006 87,202 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 79,679 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 79,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P313 UYJ is a 1996 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P313 UYJ, 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 P313 UYJ registered?

P313 UYJ is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P313 UYJ safe to buy?

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