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N534 OUL

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,615 mi
Last recorded34,615 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN534 OUL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 34,615 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,563 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,825 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,295 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 27,607 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,036 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,353 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,838 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,089 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 25,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,888 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,652 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 21,204 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,838 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 OUL is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OUL, 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 N534 OUL registered?

N534 OUL is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 1995.

Is N534 OUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N534 OUL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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