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N629 FVS

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,186 mi
Last recorded52,186 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 FVS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 52,186 miles

1.adviceto change both front wiper blades. 2.cooling system loosing water. 3.both rear tyres outer wall cracking.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,720 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2007 50,224 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,415 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 48,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

fron - rear fuel pipe getting rusted

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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N629 FVS is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N629 FVS, 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 N629 FVS registered?

N629 FVS is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 16 November 1995.

Is N629 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N629 FVS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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