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N680 CFY

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,163 mi
Last recorded106,163 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 CFY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 106,163 miles

centre exhaust rubber starting to split

play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 27 May 2009 98,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 98,155 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,449 miles

front number plate cracked

rear section exhaust blowing

Fail 3 Jun 2008 91,449 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear section exhaust blowing

Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,394 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,846 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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N680 CFY is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N680 CFY, 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 N680 CFY registered?

N680 CFY is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 1995.

Is N680 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N680 CFY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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