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N827 DUR

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,478 mi
Last recorded95,478 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN827 DUR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 95,478 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,056 miles

both rear tyres close limit

Pass 5 Jan 2011 85,241 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 84,290 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 82,416 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 80,967 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 79,036 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 78,988 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 76,288 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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N827 DUR is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N827 DUR, 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

How do I check the history of N827 DUR?

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What year was N827 DUR registered?

N827 DUR is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N827 DUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N827 DUR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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