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N742 NTN

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,319 mi
Last recorded120,319 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 NTN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 120,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,367 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 113,667 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 113,667 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 113,666 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 113,666 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 113,664 miles

all brake discs condition poor

both rear suspension bushes split

rear exhaust condition poor

slight movement o/side front antiroll bar link

Pass 31 Jan 2011 111,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 108,022 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 104,719 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 101,909 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 96,820 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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N742 NTN is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N742 NTN, 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 N742 NTN registered?

N742 NTN is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 1995.

Is N742 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N742 NTN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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