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N53 EPO

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 EPO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2016

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front suspension rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front suspension rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all fuel pipes corroded

complete exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2015

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 158,444 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 147,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 143,436 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

advise rear offside handbrake performance slightly low, possible handbrake shoes required

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 13 Dec 2012 143,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 8 Jul 2011 141,681 miles

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

n/s/f antiroll bar likage has slight play in ball joint

o/s/f valence has slight corrosion

o/s/r brake pad warning sensor cable broken indicating a fault on the dash board

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 137,536 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 137,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 133,613 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 130,088 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 130,076 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 115,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 15 Mar 2006 101,004 miles

advise nearside rear tyre sidewall cut,not down to cords

exhaust rubber perished slightly

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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N53 EPO 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 64.3%.

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 N53 EPO, 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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N53 EPO is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 23 October 1995.

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The MOT history for N53 EPO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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