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N904 LAG

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,263 mi
Last recorded129,263 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN904 LAG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 129,263 miles

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 129,260 miles

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 126,122 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 122,124 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 117,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 112,960 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 109,789 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 109,789 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 106,551 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 102,953 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 99,001 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 94,283 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 90,173 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 85,998 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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N904 LAG is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N904 LAG, 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 N904 LAG registered?

N904 LAG is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 2 December 1995.

Is N904 LAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N904 LAG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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