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N250 BNW

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,071 mi
Last recorded92,071 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 BNW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 92,071 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge. May require tracking adjustment

Pass 11 May 2011 90,361 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 88,581 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 86,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 84,609 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 84,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 82,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 79,891 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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N250 BNW is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N250 BNW, 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 N250 BNW registered?

N250 BNW is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N250 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N250 BNW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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