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N212 CFA

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,863 mi
Last recorded125,863 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 CFA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 125,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 125,596 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 125,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 124,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 120,071 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 114,053 miles

Change oil and add injector cleaner into fuel sytmem.

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

Pass 26 May 2014 104,789 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 104,770 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,308 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 98,297 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 86,347 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,336 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 82,336 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 78,361 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2007 74,781 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 69,949 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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N212 CFA is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N212 CFA, 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 N212 CFA registered?

N212 CFA is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N212 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N212 CFA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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