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N270 VDU

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,495 mi
Last recorded122,495 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 VDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 122,495 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2010 122,487 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 121,758 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 119,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 113,297 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 106,272 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 100,090 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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N270 VDU is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N270 VDU, 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 N270 VDU registered?

N270 VDU is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 October 1995.

Is N270 VDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N270 VDU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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