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N510 TAC

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,024 mi
Last recorded157,024 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN510 TAC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 157,024 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 156,925 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2011 150,426 miles

centre exhaust box blowing slightly

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2011 150,166 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust box blowing slightly

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2010 141,606 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 141,605 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 135,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 130,516 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear axle bushes in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2008 130,507 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear axle bushes in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2007 125,243 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 125,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 117,592 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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N510 TAC is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N510 TAC, 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

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What year was N510 TAC registered?

N510 TAC is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N510 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N510 TAC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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