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N5 JJT

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,121 mi
Last recorded128,121 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 JJT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 128,121 miles

Offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit

Fail 18 Apr 2017 128,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front shocker slight mist

Pass 12 Apr 2016 125,400 miles

Bonnet dampers weak

Coolant leak on radiator vicinity

Front outer sills corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside front shock absorber slightly damp around seal

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Play detected at steering wheel (not more than 75mm)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2016 125,400 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet dampers weak

Coolant leak on radiator vicinity

Front outer sills corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside front shock absorber slightly damp around seal

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Play detected at steering wheel (not more than 75mm)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2015 122,728 miles

Bonnet support dampers weak

Centre section exhaust has minor leak of gases from joint

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Screen washer bottle leaking

Slight play at steering wheel within limits for steering box

Fail 15 Apr 2015 122,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Bonnet support dampers weak

Centre section exhaust has minor leak of gases from joint

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Slight play at steering wheel within limits for steering box

Pass 24 Apr 2014 120,077 miles

Bonnet support dampers weak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Minor leak of gases on centre section exhaust joint

Offside rear parking brake effort slightly lower than nearside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play detected at steering wheel not exceeding limits allowed for steering box

Fail 10 Apr 2014 119,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Bonnet support dampers weak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Minor leak of gases on centre section exhaust joint

Offside rear parking brake effort slightly lower than nearside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play detected at steering wheel not exceeding limits allowed for steering box

Pass 10 Apr 2013 116,821 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges and cracking in treads

Nearside front shock absorber slight dampness around seal

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 116,821 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front tyres worn on edges and cracking in treads

Nearside front shock absorber slight dampness around seal

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 113,942 miles

Brake pipe to offside rear flexi slight corrosion

Centre section exhaust has slight leak of gases

Front brake pads wearing low

Front shock absorbers slight wetness around seals

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe large bushes slight deterioration on bonding

Fail 17 Apr 2012 113,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe to offside rear flexi slight corrosion

Centre section exhaust has slight leak of gases

Front brake pads wearing low

Front shock absorbers slight wetness around seals

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe large bushes slight deterioration on bonding

Pass 16 Feb 2011 110,172 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 110,166 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 106,662 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 103,734 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 99,947 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 99,947 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 95,762 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 91,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 91,466 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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N5 JJT is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N5 JJT, 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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N5 JJT is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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