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N917 NBC

1995 BMW 520

Green Lpg 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,112 mi
Last recorded113,112 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 NBC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 113,112 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 110,294 miles

downpipe bracket rusty

n/s/f wing + n/s/f door dented

rear silancer outer cover very rusty

rear subframe mounts starting to crack

Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,472 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 94,952 miles

o/s/rear axle beam mount starting to crack

Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,074 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 92,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 79,624 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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N917 NBC is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N917 NBC, 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 N917 NBC registered?

N917 NBC is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 24 October 1995.

Is N917 NBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N917 NBC shows 7 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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