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P336 VDL

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,850 mi
Last recorded96,850 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP336 VDL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 96,850 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 92,130 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear brake hoses perished

Drive belt perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 13 Jul 2010 92,130 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear brake hoses perished

Drive belt perished

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 24 Jun 2009 86,105 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 85,831 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,293 miles

both rear brake hose flexis perished

nearside front brake disc scored on inner face

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2007 73,897 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 73,789 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 68,656 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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P336 VDL is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P336 VDL, 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 P336 VDL registered?

P336 VDL is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P336 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P336 VDL shows 9 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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