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N515 GGT

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,523 mi
Last recorded80,523 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 GGT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 80,523 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

areas of main line fuel pipe corroded

exhaust rear silencer outer skin is partialy detatching

Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 78,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 78,482 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 75,075 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,409 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 74,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,766 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

areas of main line fuel pipe corroded

cannot clearly see front brake pads wear,nor rear outer pads

exhaust rear silencer outer skin is partialy detatching

offside sun visor does not hold in upright position,though holds in fully forward position,and does not cause an obstruction to view of the road at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2015 72,759 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

areas of main line fuel pipe corroded

cannot clearly see front brake pads wear,nor rear outer pads

exhaust rear silencer outer skin is partialy detatching

offside sun visor does not hold in upright position,though holds in fully forward position,and does not cause an obstruction to view of the road at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 70,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 65,072 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,815 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 59,815 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,120 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 50,120 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 64,318 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,877 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,785 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,597 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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N515 GGT is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N515 GGT, 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 N515 GGT registered?

N515 GGT is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N515 GGT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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