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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
knock in steering/free play in steering
plastic trims covering outer sills,unable to check fully
rear brake pads seem low
rear exhaust section corroding
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
knock in steering/free play in steering
plastic trims covering outer sills,unable to check fully
rear brake pads seem low
rear exhaust section corroding
plastic trim covering outer sills
rear silencer corroding
signs of coolant leak from thermostat housing area - recommend attention
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
plastic trim covering outer sills
rear silencer corroding
signs of coolant leak from thermostat housing area - recommend attention
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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N261 OYH is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 N261 OYH, 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 N261 OYH registered?
N261 OYH is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 1995.
Is N261 OYH safe to buy?
The MOT history for N261 OYH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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