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N401 JHR

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,282 mi
Last recorded118,282 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 JHR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 May 2010 118,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

offside parking brake performance slightly low

surface corrosion to fuel pipes along floor pan and at rear

Pass 19 May 2009 115,304 miles

Front exhaust mounting damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2008 110,768 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavy surface corrosion to fuel pipes at rear

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer tread area

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread area

slight scoring to windscreen

surface corrosion to fuel pipes along floor pan

Pass 14 May 2007 102,857 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

exhaust heat shields around front pipes coming adrift

exhaust second box in poor condition

front and rear number plates deteriorating

light scratching across windscreen

some brake judder on offside parkbrake

surface rust on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 19 May 2006 95,370 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion exhaust system

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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N401 JHR is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N401 JHR, 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 N401 JHR registered?

N401 JHR is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N401 JHR safe to buy?

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