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P89 UNG

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,472 mi
Last recorded178,472 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 UNG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 178,472 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 178,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 168,711 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front inner brake pads getting low

Front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

High level stop light is not working

Pass 24 Nov 2006 155,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P89 UNG is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P89 UNG, 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 P89 UNG registered?

P89 UNG is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P89 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P89 UNG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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