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N846 VEP

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN846 VEP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,274 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,571 miles

fuel lines corroded

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,612 miles

fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,100 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,704 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,696 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag light on

Fail 2 Jul 2012 83,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag light on

Fail 20 Apr 2011 82,263 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front anti roll bar links getting worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,263 miles

both front anti roll bar links getting worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,782 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 79,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,730 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 75,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 74,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N846 VEP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N846 VEP, 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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N846 VEP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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