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N125 VRD

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,753 mi
Last recorded182,753 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 VRD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 182,753 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 179,026 miles

slight play in steering front panel rusty slight exhaust blow o/s/r & fuel pipes rusty various suspension bushes perrishing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 175,610 miles

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Advise slight damage to nsf tyre outer side wall

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 175,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise nsf brake binding

Advise nsr brake binding

Advise plastic sill covers

Advise slight damage to nsf tyre outer side wall

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 168,574 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 163,284 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 159,411 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 159,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 156,987 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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N125 VRD is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N125 VRD, 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 N125 VRD registered?

N125 VRD is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N125 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 VRD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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