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P665 BJB

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,344 mi
Last recorded157,344 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 BJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 157,344 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 154,482 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall slight cracks appearing

o/s/f tyre outer wall slight cracks appearing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 151,895 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 148,609 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 144,508 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 140,301 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 136,076 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 136,076 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2006 136,030 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres just within limit

Fail 8 Aug 2005 131,365 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 131,365 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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P665 BJB is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P665 BJB, 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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P665 BJB is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P665 BJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P665 BJB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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