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P992 LSP

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,572 mi
Last recorded129,572 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 LSP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 129,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

airbag light on

handbrake just met limit of 16 percent advise check brakes

Fail 14 Jun 2012 129,572 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

seat belt light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 124,281 miles

brake pipes corroded slightly

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 119,592 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 119,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 May 2009 121,145 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear tyres perishing

rear heat shield loose

signs of oil around engine

Fail 26 May 2009 121,145 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres perishing

rear heat shield loose

signs of oil around engine

Pass 24 Jun 2008 105,760 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 105,759 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 102,671 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 102,671 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 98,902 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 98,902 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

NSR HANDBRAKE SLIGHTLY LOWER BRAKING EFFORT

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 95,076 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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P992 LSP is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P992 LSP, 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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What year was P992 LSP registered?

P992 LSP is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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