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N905 WDC

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,298 mi
Last recorded157,298 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN905 WDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 157,298 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 157,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 152,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front registration plate cracked

tested in wet

Pass 15 Jan 2010 152,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front registration plate cracked

tested in wet

Pass 12 Jan 2009 148,133 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 148,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Off side rear side light very dull

Pass 6 Dec 2007 141,653 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 141,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 140,119 miles

fuel pipes corroded

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn close to limit

oil leaks

underside corroded

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 WDC is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WDC, 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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What year was N905 WDC registered?

N905 WDC is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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