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N625 MBB

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN625 MBB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010

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

heatshield over rear box not attatched

Fail 23 Dec 2010

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

heatshield over rear box not attatched

Pass 12 Nov 2009 100,874 miles

center exhaust mount,repaired with cable tye

Fail 7 Nov 2009 100,710 miles

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

center exhaust mount,repaired with cable tye

Pass 1 Oct 2008 91,210 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 91,206 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 89,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wipers work intermittant on slow speed , but work normally on second speed

Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,147 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 71,775 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 71,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

1 cat test not done(exhaust blow) †2 surface corrosion of front to rear and rear brake pipes †3 offside front tyre scuffed and just on limit †4 nearside front tyre scuffed †5 rear brake pads low †

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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N625 MBB is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N625 MBB, 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 N625 MBB registered?

N625 MBB is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N625 MBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N625 MBB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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