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N509 USA

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,780 mi
Last recorded97,780 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 USA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 97,780 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 92,882 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,653 miles

o/s/r spring extreme end broken

Fail 6 Sep 2011 74,333 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,333 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,703 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,995 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 69,614 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,710 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 63,970 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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N509 USA is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N509 USA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N509 USA?

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What year was N509 USA registered?

N509 USA is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N509 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N509 USA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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