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N754 WTV

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,950 mi
Last recorded207,950 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN754 WTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 207,950 miles

Air bag light on dash

Brake pad warning lamp on

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear brake pad warning wires touching wheel and worn away

Fail 9 Sep 2011 207,950 miles

Air bag light on dash

Brake pad warning lamp on

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake pad warning wires touching wheel and worn away

Pass 10 Sep 2010 204,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel line badly corroded

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Fail 9 Sep 2010 204,499 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel line badly corroded

nearside front anti-roll linkage has a gator split

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

wipers only work continously on full speed

Pass 1 Oct 2009 202,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s front tyres outer edge of tread getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2008 195,300 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,537 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 195,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ADVISE N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES WORN

Pass 13 Jul 2006 185,716 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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N754 WTV is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N754 WTV, 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 N754 WTV registered?

N754 WTV is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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