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N966 BWW

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,798 mi
Last recorded189,798 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 BWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2011 189,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel pipes corroded

temporary repair to o/s / r light

Pass 18 Dec 2010 186,895 miles

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 9 Dec 2010 186,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Dec 2009 183,592 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 179,597 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corroding

tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Nov 2008 179,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pipes & sills corroded,steering worn.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 172,967 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 161,627 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 152,085 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 152,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N966 BWW is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N966 BWW, 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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N966 BWW is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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