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N339 YKL

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,690 mi
Last recorded154,690 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN339 YKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 154,690 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Fuel pipe slightly damaged due to slight corrosion (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspsension Componant Ball Joint Slight Play

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

Offside Rear Suspsension Componant Ball Joint Slight Play

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 148,813 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 143,026 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 137,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 129,383 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to retrack

rear fuel lines corroaded

Pass 24 Nov 2008 122,518 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 119,786 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has slight damage on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2007 119,624 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 115,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes starting to perish

both rear tyres worn on in side edge (strong advise)

slight play in steering box/column

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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N339 YKL is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N339 YKL, 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 N339 YKL registered?

N339 YKL is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 16 October 1995.

Is N339 YKL safe to buy?

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