1996 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · P120 ECY
1996 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 197,399 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1991cc
P120 ECY Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2007
- 197,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P120 ECY Mileage History
- 12/07/2005187,007 mi
- 15/07/2005187,102 mi+95 mi
- 18/07/2005187,102 mi
- 13/07/2006195,757 mi+8,655 mi
- 13/07/2006195,757 mi
- 17/07/2007197,399 mi+1,642 mi
- 18/07/2007197,399 mi
Average of roughly 5,157 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P120 ECY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 520 (P120 ECY) between July 2005 and July 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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