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N39 VUP

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,359 mi
Last recorded122,359 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN39 VUP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 122,359 miles

off side rear tyre inner edge wearing badly

Pass 17 Feb 2009 115,925 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 112,836 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Feb 2008 112,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 109,911 miles

engine noise from pulley area

nearside front anti roll bar link arm bottom gaiter split

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

steering box has free play - within tolerance

Fail 22 Feb 2007 109,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine noise from front pulley area

nearside front anti roll bar link arm bottom gaiter split

offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

steering box has has free play - within tolerance

Pass 20 Feb 2006 107,549 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

movement found in nearside & offside rear subframe mounting bushes

play found in near side front inner / lower arm bush & outer ball joint recomend replacing

power steering pump noisey

rear anti roll bar bushes cracked

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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N39 VUP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N39 VUP, 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 N39 VUP registered?

N39 VUP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 30 August 1995.

Is N39 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N39 VUP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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