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UIL 9348

1996 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,300 mi
Last recorded175,300 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 520126,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 9348
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 175,300 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering+joints

suspension bushes wearing,oil leaks

Fail 23 Sep 2015 175,300 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering+joints

suspension bushes wearing,oil leaks

Pass 17 Sep 2014 169,715 miles

nearside rear+offside front tyres wearing on edges,cracks in windsreen,ball joint boots wearing/leaking,suspension components corroding,rear suspension bushes wearing

slight play in steering+joints,brake hoses wearing,

Fail 10 Sep 2014 169,653 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside rear+offside front tyres wearing on edges,cracks in windsreen,ball joint boots wearing/leaking,suspension components corroding,rear suspension bushes wearing

slight play in steering+joints,brake hoses wearing,

Pass 26 Sep 2013 163,180 miles

front brake discs worn.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 163,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pad wear indicator light illuminated

front brake discs worn.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 156,568 miles

nearside front+nearside rear tyres wearing on edges,slight play in steering,rear brake discs wearing+pads,suspension boots+track rod end boots wearing

slight binding from o/s handbrake

Fail 18 Sep 2012 156,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front+nearside rear tyres wearing on edges,slight play in steering,rear brake discs wearing+pads,suspension boots+track rod end boots wearing

Fail 13 Sep 2012 156,483 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 149,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

h/lamps poor light output

nearside front link rod joint wearing,slight play in steering,suspension bushes wearing

o/s handbrake low reading

Pass 16 Sep 2010 143,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake warning light on

off side rear seat belt stalk stiff to operate.

slight noise detected from front wheel bearings.

wear in front suspension joints.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 143,224 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake warning light on

off side rear seat belt stalk stiff to operate.

wear in front suspension joints.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 135,340 miles

misting from power steering rack fitted\front anti rollbar links slight play and top seals split\front tyres wearing on edges\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Fail 8 Sep 2009 135,312 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

misting from power steering rack fitted\front anti rollbar links slight play and top seals split\front tyres wearing on edges\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 12 Sep 2008 128,921 miles

cracks in windsreen,coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2008 128,920 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

cracks in windsreen,coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 119,316 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 109,795 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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UIL 9348 is a 1996 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UIL 9348, 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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UIL 9348 is a 1996 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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