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N992 AMS

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,237 mi
Last recorded90,237 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN992 AMS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,237 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 89,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 89,060 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 87,316 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 87,315 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front and Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Emission not tested

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,641 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres slight cracks

Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,718 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,629 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,713 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,779 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 75,881 miles

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

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

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

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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N992 AMS is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N992 AMS, 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 N992 AMS registered?

N992 AMS is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 25 October 1995.

Is N992 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N992 AMS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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