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N108 NWO

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 NWO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle has been undersealed excessively

Fail 12 Jul 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle has been undersealed excessively

Pass 25 Jul 2018

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust rubber mount missing but remains secure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted restricting checks on sills and some under body components

Fail 24 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust rubber mount missing but remains secure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted restricting checks on sills and some under body components

Pass 12 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake discs corroding

both rear brakes binding slightly

corrosion brake pipes various

exhaust heat shield insecure centre

manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

some corrosion fuel lines underside should be repaired as getting close to leaking fuel

Fail 12 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake discs corroding

both rear brakes binding slightly

corrosion brake pipes various

exhaust heat shield insecure centre

manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

some corrosion fuel lines underside should be repaired as getting close to leaking fuel

Pass 15 Jul 2016 108,828 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to sills

some corrosion fuel lines and brake pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,220 miles

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

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

play in both front suspension links

wear/ p;ay at steering wheel

Pass 27 Jul 2013 87,743 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,536 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 68,864 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 31 Jul 2010 68,864 miles

n/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 18 Jul 2009 64,123 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 59,369 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 59,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,736 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 50,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,736 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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N108 NWO is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N108 NWO, 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.

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N108 NWO is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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