1996 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · N303 AOJ
1996 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 95,041 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N303 AOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 95,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N303 AOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 520 (N303 AOJ) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trailing arm link (5.3.4 ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trailing arm link (5.3.4”.
N303 AOJ Mileage History
- 09/05/202392,659 mi
- 16/05/202493,911 mi+1,252 mi
- 20/05/202493,911 mi
- 18/11/202595,041 mi+1,130 mi
- 19/11/202595,041 mi
Average of roughly 940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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