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N341 TOV

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,946 mi
Last recorded85,946 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN341 TOV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 85,946 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 85,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 85,076 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 84,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 80,509 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 80,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,103 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 79,103 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 77,054 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,249 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,953 miles

Front both front brake discs corroded

Front cracks in both front tyres

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

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

Rear both rear brake discs corroded

Rear cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre begining to wear on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side front bump stop in mcpheason strut deteriorated

near side front bump stop in mcpheason strut deteriorated

near side front tyre has slight uneven wear on outter edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,862 miles

age cracks in all 4 tyre treads

Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,078 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,893 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,131 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,410 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,247 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 68,324 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 65,789 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 62,063 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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N341 TOV is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N341 TOV, 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 N341 TOV registered?

N341 TOV is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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