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N130 CJC

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,278 mi
Last recorded193,278 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 CJC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 193,278 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 193,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 186,982 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 186,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 173,372 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 173,372 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2005 158,618 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 158,618 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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N130 CJC is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N130 CJC, 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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What year was N130 CJC registered?

N130 CJC is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 21 August 1995.

Is N130 CJC safe to buy?

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