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N538 SPJ

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,658 mi
Last recorded204,658 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 SPJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 204,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 201,716 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 194,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 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))

Vehicle has various welding repairs covered in under seal, filler, paint and etc

Pass 5 Jun 2021 194,303 miles

both inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

unable to inspect outer sills covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 186,750 miles

Offside Front slight play lower front arm ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2017 178,423 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 178,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 166,081 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 154,190 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 143,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 143,160 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 130,361 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 126,690 miles

Centre track rod ball joints have slight play

Exhaust silencer outer skin rusted

Rear brake pipes starting to rust

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 116,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play N/s/r pitman arm bushe!!

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 106,110 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 106,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 98,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 98,658 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 88,933 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 79,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 74,673 miles

both front tyres have low tread depth on inner & outer edges

nearside front indicater has crack in lense

Pass 23 Nov 2005 70,671 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 70,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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N538 SPJ is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N538 SPJ, 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 N538 SPJ registered?

N538 SPJ is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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