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N608 FET

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,066 mi
Last recorded136,066 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 FET
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 136,066 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 132,405 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 129,559 miles

auxilary drive belt cracked

exhaust centre hanger missing (exhaust secure)

fuel lines corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2007 126,446 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

exhaust downpipe mount corroded

fuel lines corroded

rear brakes seizing slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2006 115,827 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 115,827 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

water leak from engine

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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N608 FET is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N608 FET, 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 N608 FET registered?

N608 FET is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N608 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for N608 FET shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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