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N105 ECK

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,936 mi
Last recorded141,936 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 ECK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2012 141,936 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 136,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 133,773 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 131,512 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 128,913 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 126,412 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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N105 ECK is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N105 ECK, 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 N105 ECK registered?

N105 ECK is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N105 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N105 ECK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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