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P358 CAN

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,184 mi
Last recorded167,184 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 CAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 167,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pipe corroded by fuel tank

Pass 13 Oct 2017 162,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills by jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 162,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills by jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 156,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 156,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner ball joint excess play (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 152,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommended (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 152,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play also (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommended (4.1.E.1)

nearside park brake efficiency low and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Sep 2014 146,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside front lower wing corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 140,175 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s head lamp deteriating

Fail 18 Oct 2012 135,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 135,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 128,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 122,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 117,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front registration plate cracked

offside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2008 112,876 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 109,354 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 104,796 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 104,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P358 CAN is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P358 CAN, 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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P358 CAN is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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