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N863 OAY

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,633 mi
Last recorded123,633 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 OAY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 123,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2025 121,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 120,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,360 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 116,940 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Idler Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 115,608 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 114,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Rear Bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Rear Bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 114,072 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 112,144 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 109,178 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,787 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 107,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure lens for the main beam (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 101,847 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 101,847 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 90,523 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,938 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 87,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,171 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 82,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,827 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,991 miles

Both offside and nearside rear sub-frame outer bushes deteriorated.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 71,279 miles

O/s rear seat belt requires excess pressure to engage lock

Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,387 miles

Both offside and nearside rear outer subframe bushes deteriorated.

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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N863 OAY is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N863 OAY, 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

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What year was N863 OAY registered?

N863 OAY is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 26 October 1995.

Is N863 OAY safe to buy?

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