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N231 ACP

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,813 mi
Last recorded131,813 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 ACP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2018 131,813 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sealing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sealing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sealin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 131,763 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe damaged hose from filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both side floors (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe from tank ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 130,116 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 125,360 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 123,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 123,637 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 122,353 miles

osf wheel rim damaged

osr tyre worn on inner edge

plastic covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2013 122,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

osf wheel rim damaged

osr tyre worn on inner edge

plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 121,081 miles

brake warning lamp on

n/s/f anti-roll bar top bush perishing

n/s/r door trim damaged

plastic covers

power steering pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 118,708 miles

both sills copvered in plastic trim

front brake pads worn

nsf door hard to open from inside

oil leak

osr tyre slghtly worn inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 116,901 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 116,901 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 115,661 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 115,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 113,329 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 113,327 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2007 110,624 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 110,609 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 110,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front wheel rim slightly bent

offside front tyre scuffed on sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2005 107,712 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2005 107,711 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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N231 ACP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N231 ACP, 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 N231 ACP registered?

N231 ACP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N231 ACP shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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