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N344 CDP

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,011 mi
Last recorded125,011 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 CDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2019 125,011 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire In area of fuel tank. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 121,673 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 121,571 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage boot deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 117,744 miles

Exhaust mounting broken but system still supported.

Fuel pipes at rear corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 113,484 miles

Exhaust mounting broken, but system still supported.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 108,328 miles

Fuel pipes at rear slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 107,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

FUEL PIPES GETTNG RUSTY

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2014 102,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 102,104 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,334 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 87,491 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,691 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 74,348 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 74,346 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,323 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 67,323 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2009 65,606 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,606 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,345 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear body to axle brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2008 60,345 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear body to axle brake hose ferrules corroding

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2007 57,454 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 55,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 52,642 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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N344 CDP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 N344 CDP, 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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N344 CDP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 15 September 1995.

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