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N446 UJW

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,017 mi
Last recorded99,017 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 UJW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 99,017 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges and close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

Fail 13 May 2013 99,017 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges and close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

Pass 18 May 2012 97,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are bald on the inner edges

exhaust back box outer casing is corroded

front number plate is damaged

rear brakes are noisy

rear wiper blade is worn

Fail 17 May 2012 97,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear wiper blade is worn

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are bald on the inner edges

exhaust back box outer casing is corroded

front number plate is damaged

rear brakes are noisy

Pass 4 May 2011 92,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres bald on edges and worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres bald on inner treads

nearside door mirror casing damaged

oil filler cap missing

rear exhaust system corroded

rear of vehicle noisy

Fail 3 May 2011 92,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres bald on edges and worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres bald on inner treads

nearside door mirror casing damaged

offside front steering pitman arm has play

oil filler cap missing

rear exhaust system corroded

rear of vehicle noisy

Pass 4 May 2010 89,281 miles

both front tyres worn on inner treads

offside front steering pit man arm has slight play

rear exhaust corroded on outer casing

rear of vehicle noisy

slight free play on steering

Pass 7 May 2009 86,747 miles

rear of vehicle noisey.

Pass 8 May 2008 84,627 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and near legal limit.

slight corrosion on n/s floor around moulding

Pass 8 May 2007 82,435 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORODED ON OUTER CASINGS

ENGINE OIL LEAK AROUNG ENGINE

Pass 8 May 2006 79,052 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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N446 UJW is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N446 UJW, 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 N446 UJW registered?

N446 UJW is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N446 UJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N446 UJW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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