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N35 VLS

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,370 mi
Last recorded100,370 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 VLS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 100,370 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,473 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe rusted (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2017 89,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low to low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe rusted (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,801 miles

all brake pipes and petrol pipes have been gresed

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,422 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 80,237 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,589 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,844 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,376 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,462 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 66,563 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 66,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2007 61,997 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,082 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 52,759 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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N35 VLS is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N35 VLS, 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 N35 VLS registered?

N35 VLS is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N35 VLS safe to buy?

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