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N774 YNA

1995 BMW 520

Black Lpg 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN774 YNA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2016

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2015
Fail 21 Jul 2015

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 212,045 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 211,991 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 211,707 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 211,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 209,035 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 208,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 204,493 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 204,492 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 200,091 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly warped

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r radius arm mount bushes wron

slight play in both steering idlers

Pass 17 Feb 2009 195,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 189,212 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 189,211 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 183,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear subframe outter bushes worn

Fail 25 Jan 2007 183,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear subframe outter bushes worn

Pass 17 Feb 2006 170,659 miles

CANNOT CHECK OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERING

N/S STEEL FUEL PIPES - SLIGHT CORROSION

N/S/F WIPER BLADE PARKING SLIGHTLY HIGH

N/S/R TYRE - CUT ON OUTER SIDE WALL (NOT SHOWING CORDS)

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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N774 YNA is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N774 YNA, 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 N774 YNA registered?

N774 YNA is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 27 October 1995.

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