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N954 ELU

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,886 mi
Last recorded160,886 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN954 ELU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 160,886 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 160,886 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 158,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 155,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 150,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 144,729 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 144,389 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 136,128 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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N954 ELU is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N954 ELU, 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 N954 ELU registered?

N954 ELU is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N954 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N954 ELU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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