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N507 BUA

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,624 mi
Last recorded199,624 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN507 BUA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2021 199,624 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

central exhaust box has temporary repair

check engine light not illuminating

coolant leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel lines corroded

n/s front fog light not working

o/s rear bumper corner insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2020
Fail 2 Nov 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019

clicking from idler arm bush

Fail 17 May 2019 197,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ac gas leak from pump

fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 May 2018

brake pipes corroded but not yet considered excessive

exhaust hanger rubber missing

fuel lines corroded

n/s front fog light not working

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2018

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ac gas leak

brake pipes corroded but not yet considered excessive

coolant leak

exhaust hanger rubber missing

fuel lines corroded

n/s front fog light not working

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2017

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

Fail 18 May 2017

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 170,203 miles

steering feels tighter than it should be when engine off and makes creaking noise

Pass 19 May 2015 154,580 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 159,074 miles

front brake hoses slightly perrished

front registration plate in cracked

rear axle bushe sstrating to seperate

Pass 14 May 2013 152,116 miles

n/s front brake hose slightly perrished

rear axle bushes starting to seperate

Pass 15 May 2012 144,277 miles

front torsion arms rear bushes have slight play

rear axle bushes starting to split and perrish

Pass 11 May 2011 127,693 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 120,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 125,431 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 120,642 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 115,142 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 115,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 112,037 miles

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

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

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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N507 BUA is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N507 BUA, 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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N507 BUA is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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