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N422 EOT

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

246,098 mi
Last recorded246,098 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN422 EOT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 246,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside headlight pattern slightly weak but beam image sufficient

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

Steering and suspansion slight play both front sides

Fail 9 Nov 2009 245,998 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside headlight pattern slightly weak but beam image sufficient

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

Steering and suspansion slight play both front sides

Pass 25 Jun 2008 232,832 miles

All exhaust rubber mountings perished.

Centre exhaust silencer cracked.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 232,814 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All exhaust rubber mountings perished.

Centre exhaust silencer cracked.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 219,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers split on ends

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2006 205,804 miles

front disc and pads wearing low rear s/absorbers slight wear rear suspension bushes starting to split front brake hoses slightly perrished

Pass 20 Jun 2005 191,148 miles

aux drive belt perishing

fuel pipes front to rear corroding

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge+on legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop limks

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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N422 EOT is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green 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 N422 EOT, 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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N422 EOT is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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