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N624 JCR

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

221,275 mi
Last recorded221,275 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN624 JCR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 221,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 213,420 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 207,744 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 207,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 201,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear cv boot damaged.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 201,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear cv boot damaged.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 194,741 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 194,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 180,141 miles

outer sills not fully checked/side skirts fitted--both rear tyres are worn on inside edge--fuel pipes rusty--front brake hoses perished--both front lower suspension arm inner bushes worn

Fail 5 Aug 2010 180,141 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

outer sills not fully checked/side skirts fitted--both rear tyres are worn on inside edge--fuel pipes rusty--front brake hoses perished--both front lower suspension arm inner bushes worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 165,591 miles

fuel pipes rusty--os/nsr pitman arm bushes worn

Fail 5 Aug 2009 165,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes rusty--os/nsr pitman arm bushes worn

Pass 13 Aug 2008 151,020 miles

all four tyres are worn below 1.6mm on the inside edge--both rear pitman arm bushes worn--oil leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2007 136,016 miles

both rear pitman arm bushes worn

Fail 15 Aug 2007 136,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear pitman arm bushes worn

Pass 7 Aug 2006 123,551 miles

both rear pitman arm bushes worn †both front anti roll bar bushes worn †all 4 tyres worn very low †

Pass 19 Aug 2005

all 4 tyres worn low †pitman arm bushes worn

speedometer not illuminated

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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N624 JCR is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N624 JCR, 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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N624 JCR is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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