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N522 PDV

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,492 mi
Last recorded128,492 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 PDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 128,492 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 124,284 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 124,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 122,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 120,940 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 118,934 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 115,584 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 113,849 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 110,933 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 107,160 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 103,489 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 97,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 91,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 88,369 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 85,057 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 85,042 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 82,106 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 76,875 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 May 2006 70,621 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 62,114 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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N522 PDV is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N522 PDV, 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 N522 PDV registered?

N522 PDV is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is N522 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N522 PDV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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