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P998 HJB

1996 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,019 mi
Last recorded111,019 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 HJB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 111,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate .

warning light on dash .

Fail 21 Aug 2008 110,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate .

warning light on dash .

Pass 28 Aug 2007 107,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front anti roll bar link top dust covers split

slight play in offside rear upper suspension link outer bush

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 24 Aug 2007 106,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front anti roll bar link top dust covers split

slight play in offside rear upper suspension link outer bush

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 25 Aug 2006 98,849 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 92,450 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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P998 HJB is a 1996 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P998 HJB, 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 P998 HJB registered?

P998 HJB is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P998 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 HJB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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