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N763 BYG

1995 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,778 mi
Last recorded107,778 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN763 BYG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 107,778 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 107,771 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 106,828 miles

brake pad warning light on

pads covered with dust guards

Fail 2 May 2007 106,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 102,101 miles

all brake pipes covered in a thick greese

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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N763 BYG is a 1995 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N763 BYG, 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 N763 BYG registered?

N763 BYG is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N763 BYG safe to buy?

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