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N220 URD

1995 BMW 520

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,500 mi
Last recorded168,500 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN220 URD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 168,500 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 168,500 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 30 Sep 2010 163,137 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear disc's slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 151,887 miles

Both front B/Hoses starting to crack and perrish slightly

Both front FOG/SPOT light units abit loose (esp O/S)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer section)

Front to rear fuel pipe getting abit corroded

Ignition key barrel U/S

Steering lock U/S

Fail 29 Sep 2009 151,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front B/Hoses starting to crack and perrish slightly

Both front FOG/SPOT light units abit loose (esp O/S)

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer section)

Front to rear fuel pipe getting abit corroded

Ignition key barrel U/S

Steering lock U/S

Pass 19 Jun 2009 142,816 miles

Front tyres are worn at edges,

High level stop lamp repaired GLB>382

Rear brake pads appear low.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 133,860 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn close to limits at tread.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 133,860 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre is worn close to limits at tread.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 113,706 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2007 106,170 miles

all tyres worn low on edges

o/s wiper split

Pass 18 Aug 2005 97,764 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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N220 URD is a 1995 BMW 520 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N220 URD, 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 N220 URD registered?

N220 URD is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 1995.

Is N220 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N220 URD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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