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P346 XTT

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,991 mi
Last recorded114,991 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 XTT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 114,991 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 113,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front inner steering arms ahve slight play at fixings

both outer sill covers fitted

fuel pipes to rear slightly corroded

nearside front arch slightly damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2012 111,122 miles

Both side sill covers fitted

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 110,162 miles

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

N/S/F Slight play in inner steering arm with ripped gaitor

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake pipes covered with black paint

Pass 9 Dec 2010 108,484 miles

Oil leak

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

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

n/s & o/s inner steering arms have a minor play

sill covers and under body covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2010 108,484 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s inner steering arms have a minor play

sill covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2009 106,001 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 103,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

n/s front steering arm has slight movement.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 98,234 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 91,975 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 85,961 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 85,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P346 XTT 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 83.3%.

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 P346 XTT, 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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P346 XTT is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P346 XTT safe to buy?

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