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P815 EOK

1996 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,128 mi
Last recorded212,128 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 EOK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 212,128 miles

Airbag light on dashboard

All x4 tyres low from inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Oil light flashing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 212,128 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Airbag light on dashboard

All x4 tyres low from inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Oil light flashing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 186,070 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 148,458 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 148,420 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 120,212 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 120,209 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 105,066 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2007 84,132 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 81,870 miles

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

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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P815 EOK is a 1996 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P815 EOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P815 EOK registered?

P815 EOK is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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