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N102 BWE

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,161 mi
Last recorded169,161 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 BWE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 169,161 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 169,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 169,127 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2016 164,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around subframe and front to rear center (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 160,958 miles

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

rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2015 160,758 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 155,509 miles

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

some corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas

Pass 3 Jun 2013 150,970 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 147,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 142,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 138,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 138,128 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 133,996 miles

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 129,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 124,068 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 118,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 114,325 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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N102 BWE is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1995 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 125,342 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 N102 BWE, 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 31 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 N102 BWE registered?

N102 BWE is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N102 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N102 BWE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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