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P918 RUL

1996 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,766 mi
Last recorded86,766 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 RUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 86,766 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,010 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,549 miles

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

n/s inner main beam glass damaged

o/s wiper blade starting to perish

Fail 14 Oct 2013 75,526 miles

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

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

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

n/s inner main beam glass damaged

o/s wiper blade starting to perish

Fail 2 Oct 2012 70,004 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,004 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,691 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,240 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 58,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,390 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 55,390 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,457 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 50,410 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,525 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 41,610 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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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P918 RUL is a 1996 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P918 RUL, 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 P918 RUL registered?

P918 RUL is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P918 RUL safe to buy?

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