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N94 STH

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,978 mi
Last recorded178,978 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN94 STH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2011 178,978 miles

advise light misting of oil to nearside front shock absorber at time of test

advise surface corrosion to rear fuel lines at time of test

Pass 15 May 2010 176,296 miles

advise deteration to both sets of rear bushes on the tie-bar links at time of test

advise handbrake traval at time of test ( with reserve but owner is advised to have adjustment carried out shortly before further deteriation occurs )

advise movement detected to offside front main steering idler at time of test ( although sufficient to pass mot inspection item is worn close to failure area and should be considered for replacement )

advise presence of fuel on or around fuel tank upper overflow pipe at time of test

Pass 23 May 2009 169,701 miles

advise low effort to rear handbrake at time of test

advise play detected in offside front inner draglink end from steering box idler at time of test

advise reduced effort to rear shocks at time of test

Pass 13 May 2008 158,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 143,042 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 129,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N94 STH is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N94 STH, 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 N94 STH registered?

N94 STH is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 1995.

Is N94 STH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N94 STH shows 6 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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