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N124 RPG

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,708 mi
Last recorded140,708 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 RPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 140,708 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 137,392 miles

rear silencer poor condition and minor leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 133,412 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 133,412 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 125,383 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 118,642 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 113,511 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F tyre inner sidewall cut nott deep enough to expose ply or cords

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 113,511 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F tyre inner sidewall cut nott deep enough to expose ply or cords

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 107,451 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 107,451 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 101,460 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 94,748 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 88,990 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 83,630 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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N124 RPG is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N124 RPG, 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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N124 RPG is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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