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N364 SOL

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,562 mi
Last recorded130,562 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN364 SOL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 130,562 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 130,562 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2010 130,563 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 130,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 130,559 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 130,559 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 124,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coil springs slightly rusted

Exhaust system rusty

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipes slightly rusted

Nearside front wiper poor

Rear antiroll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

Slight play in sreering idler

Pass 10 Dec 2007 11,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake warning light iluminated on dash

f/brake discs deteriated

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover/bump stop loose

Fail 10 Dec 2007 11,971 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake warning light iluminated on dash

f/brake discs deteriated

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover/bump stop loose

Pass 29 Dec 2006 112,130 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

f/brake discs deteriated

r/brake discs deteriated & pads appear thin

Pass 12 Dec 2005 10,822 miles

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

both rear tyres right on legal limit(marginal passes)

f & r brake discs deteriated

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2005 100,818 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear tyres right on legal limit(marginal passes)

f & r brake discs deteriated

fuel pipes corroded

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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N364 SOL is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N364 SOL, 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 N364 SOL registered?

N364 SOL is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is N364 SOL safe to buy?

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