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N444 JML

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,807 mi
Last recorded143,807 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN444 JML
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 143,807 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 143,797 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 143,787 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 143,547 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 143,127 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 143,127 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 143,311 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 143,311 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 143,170 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 142,666 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 142,247 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 142,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 139,167 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 139,047 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 138,995 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 138,995 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 134,031 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 132,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle bushe worn slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2012 131,235 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 131,235 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 130,901 miles

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

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

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

bonnet catch requires lubrication

both front tyres scrubbing on the inside

fuel pipes corroded centre and rear

Fail 10 Jun 2011 130,896 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch requires lubrication

both front tyres scrubbing on the inside

fuel pipes corroded centre and rear

Pass 9 Jun 2010 128,412 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 128,412 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 124,983 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

abs light dull

fuel filler flap faulty

rear tyres 2.5mm

Fail 6 Jun 2009 124,979 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

abs light dull

exhaust heatshield loose

fuel filler flap faulty

oil sweat at airbox,rear diff

rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 10 Jun 2008 120,214 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 120,214 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 116,280 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Jun 2006 109,852 miles

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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N444 JML is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N444 JML, 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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N444 JML is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 28 August 1995.

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