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N266 WTV

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,471 mi
Last recorded205,471 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 WTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 205,471 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 202,362 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 198,311 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 193,669 miles

N/s/f headlight on lower limit

Pass 12 Apr 2007 176,067 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 176,055 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 162,302 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 162,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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N266 WTV is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N266 WTV, 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

How do I check the history of N266 WTV?

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What year was N266 WTV registered?

N266 WTV is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 15 September 1995.

Is N266 WTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N266 WTV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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