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N298 KEW

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,683 mi
Last recorded189,683 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2006
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 KEW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2006 189,683 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 189,683 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front to rear steel fuel pipes have serface corrosion.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 182,509 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S front to back metal brake pipe

Corrosion on O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes

Exhaust rear section corroded

Metal fuel pipes at rear corroded

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

O/S front tyre worn severly on outer edge - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Play in steering box

Possible fluid leak from output shaft on steering box

Fail 30 Nov 2005 182,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion at rear of O/S front to back metal brake pipe

Corrosion on O/S and N/S front meatal brake pipes

Exhaust rear section corroded

Metal fuel pipes corroded

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

O/S front tyre worn severley on outer edge - Advise replacement asap

O/S rear tyre at 2mm - Worn seveley on inner edge - ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP

Play in steering box

Possible p/s leak from output shaft on steering box

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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N298 KEW is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N298 KEW, 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 N298 KEW registered?

N298 KEW is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N298 KEW safe to buy?

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