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N385 SOL

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,541 mi
Last recorded113,541 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 SOL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 113,541 miles

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)

both rear suspentoin arms have play but not excessive on test

exhaust has a minor leak

exhaust rubber broken still adiquatly supported on test

fuel pipes badly corroded not leaking on test

nsf anti-roll bar link has play but not excessive on test

nsr tyre perished

Pass 20 Jan 2011 107,589 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 101,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2010 101,191 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lumpy idle, Air intake pipe split.

nearside rear tyre cracking & deteriourating.225/60r15.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 96,839 miles

osr tyre on legal limit

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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N385 SOL is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N385 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 N385 SOL registered?

N385 SOL is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is N385 SOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 SOL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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