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N715 TRX

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,514 mi
Last recorded109,514 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN715 TRX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 109,514 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 106,117 miles

Front number plate starting to seperate and in poor condition

Offside rear door difficult to open

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2007 103,414 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes perished and slightly split

Front number plate starting to seperate

Offside mirror slightly discoloured

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 30 Oct 2007 103,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear suspension arm bushes perished and slightly split

Front number plate starting to seperate

Offside mirror slightly discoloured

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2005 89,014 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play between steering box and drop arm

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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N715 TRX is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc 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 N715 TRX, 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 N715 TRX registered?

N715 TRX is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N715 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N715 TRX 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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