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N635 CWM

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN635 CWM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 94,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 93,992 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 93,255 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 92,358 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 91,144 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 89,559 miles

Fuel hose corroded fuel line (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,529 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 86,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 85,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,952 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,158 miles

all 4 tyres side walls cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2015 84,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

all 4 tyres side walls cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,242 miles

all tyres cracking

fanbelt cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres cracking

Fail 18 May 2012 80,797 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 80,797 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,883 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,987 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,880 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,373 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 68,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,241 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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N635 CWM is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N635 CWM, 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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What year was N635 CWM registered?

N635 CWM is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 1995.

Is N635 CWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N635 CWM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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