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N119 AKK

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,227 mi
Last recorded110,227 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 AKK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2015 110,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and arch (5.2.6)

Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded unable to inspect due to plastic cover fitted (5.2.6)

Steering pivot point has slight play in the idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

all front and rear suspension components corroded

all steering components corroded

fuel pipes are corroded front to rear

Pass 6 Jan 2015 105,911 miles

gearbox/prop oil seal leaking oil

n/s/f drop link rubber split

o/s/r seatbelt stalk needs defluffing

rear axle leaking oil

will require lambda sensor next year

Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,475 miles

all fuel lines corroding

power steering pipes corroding

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in u/jay joint

underside components corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2013 98,475 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all fuel lines corroding

power steering pipes corroding

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in u/jay joint

underside components corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2013 90,824 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 90,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 83,772 miles

all rear metal brake pipe,s close to excisively corrided

both rear disc,s inner face's corrided

corrosion to both inner sill,s

front to rear metal brake pipe,s close to excesively corrided

nearside front upper anti roll bar link dust cover detorating

plastic outer sill cover,s fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2010 82,384 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 82,384 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,854 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,345 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 58,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 55,207 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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N119 AKK is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N119 AKK, 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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N119 AKK is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 1995.

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