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N753 OYL

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,652 mi
Last recorded85,652 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN753 OYL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,652 miles

windscreen washers weak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 85,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

windscreen washers weak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,317 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 82,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,522 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 76,885 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2009 74,624 miles

osf roll bar link grease boot split /both os and nsf tyres perished

Pass 17 Nov 2008 72,147 miles

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

both ns tyres slight perishing and damage

Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,917 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006
Pass 24 Nov 2005 64,856 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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N753 OYL is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N753 OYL, 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 N753 OYL registered?

N753 OYL is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 6 November 1995.

Is N753 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N753 OYL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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