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N534 JLW

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN534 JLW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2020
Pass 14 May 2019
Fail 14 May 2019

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018
Fail 10 May 2018

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017
Fail 22 May 2017

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 May 2016
Pass 27 May 2015
Pass 7 May 2014

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2013

Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Upper 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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2012
Pass 10 May 2011

exhaust centre mounting detoriated

Pass 26 May 2010 140,636 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 136,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 130,737 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 123,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 114,814 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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N534 JLW is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N534 JLW, 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 N534 JLW registered?

N534 JLW is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 21 August 1995.

Is N534 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N534 JLW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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