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N862 GAH

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 GAH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 210,909 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 210,909 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2017

both front brake pipes that go to flexis are pitted

both front tyres are perished on sidewalls

brake pipe above rear diff is pitted

exhaust centre rubber mounting is broken

front and rear brake discs are pitted

offside rear tyre is perished on sidewall

rear axle bushes are split

Pass 19 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Next to rear Exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015
Pass 28 Feb 2014

Back exhaust corroded.

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

Nail in offside front tyre

ODM not readable.

n/s/f wiper split.

n/s/r fuel pipes corroded.

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Back exhaust corroded.

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

Nail in offside front tyre

ODM not readable.

n/s/f wiper split.

n/s/r fuel pipes corroded.

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 91,790 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 85,688 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 78,553 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 69,890 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 69,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 58,640 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,817 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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N862 GAH is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N862 GAH, 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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N862 GAH is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 21 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N862 GAH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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