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N307 URD

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

225,264 mi
Last recorded225,264 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN307 URD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 225,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 214,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 206,399 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Jul 2018 206,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2017 200,535 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 200,521 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 192,617 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 184,240 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2014 177,097 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 177,097 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 169,398 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 169,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 162,847 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 162,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 155,886 miles

o/s/f inner head light cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2010 148,459 miles

Offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2009 139,768 miles

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2008 130,342 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offsid rear tyre starting to wear on the inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2007 121,483 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 121,481 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 111,398 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 103,768 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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N307 URD is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N307 URD, 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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N307 URD is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 1995.

Is N307 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N307 URD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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