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N905 FRN

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,322 mi
Last recorded125,322 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN905 FRN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2014 125,322 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 120,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 114,199 miles

inside edge on all four tyres devoid of tread

cut on near side rear tyre wall

Pass 15 Oct 2010 108,223 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 99,825 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 95,546 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,634 miles

near side rear tyre inside edge devoid of tread

Pass 20 Oct 2006 79,224 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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N905 FRN is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N905 FRN, 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 N905 FRN?

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What year was N905 FRN registered?

N905 FRN is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 1995.

Is N905 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N905 FRN shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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