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N374 CYC

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,125 mi
Last recorded133,125 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 CYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 133,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel filter area damp??

Fail 15 Aug 2012 133,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel filter area damp??

Fail 6 Jul 2012 132,482 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 5 Jul 2011 128,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

metal fuel pipes corroded front/rear

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 128,831 miles

abs light slow to illumanate [ocasionally]

all 4 coil springs corroeded

all 4 tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

brakes require full inspection

exhaust rear mounting split

exhaust system corroeded and rear silencer slight leaking

metal fuel pipe corroeded on rear

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

o/s/f washer partially

o/s/r flexi brake hose perished

o/s/r tyre close to legal limt[spare has bin fitted

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 10 Jan 2011 128,830 miles

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

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

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

abs light slow to illumanate [ocasionally]

all 4 coil springs corroeded

all 4 tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

brakes require full inspection

exhaust rear mounting split

exhaust system corroeded and rear silencer slight leaking

metal fuel pipe corroeded on rear

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

o/s/f washer partially

o/s/r flexi brake hose perished

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 27 Sep 2008 126,688 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 125,341 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 119,846 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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N374 CYC is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N374 CYC, 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 N374 CYC registered?

N374 CYC is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 1995.

Is N374 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N374 CYC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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