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N433 JSU

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,809 mi
Last recorded188,809 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN433 JSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2011 188,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 184,165 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 184,156 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear/brake/disc/worn

Pass 30 May 2009 179,889 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 174,092 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 167,655 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 167,655 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 161,645 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 161,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r lamp damaged

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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N433 JSU is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N433 JSU, 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 N433 JSU registered?

N433 JSU is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N433 JSU safe to buy?

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