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N528 FLH

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,184 mi
Last recorded70,184 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 FLH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,184 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,950 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre pedrished

Fail 11 Apr 2013 64,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre pedrished

Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,958 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

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

Offside front tyre running close to suspension leg

Fail 27 Apr 2012 59,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag light on

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

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

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

Offside front tyre running close to suspension leg

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,626 miles

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

nearside and offside front drop link covers split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,354 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,822 miles

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition, outer skin is broken and has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

slight play in steering system

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,097 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,895 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 45,895 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

suspect head gasket

Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,753 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

air intake hose split

Pass 1 Nov 2005 42,883 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 42,883 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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N528 FLH is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N528 FLH, 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 N528 FLH registered?

N528 FLH is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 5 August 1995.

Is N528 FLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N528 FLH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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