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N993 JLU

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,478 mi
Last recorded109,478 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 JLU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 109,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front mudflaps insecure

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust rubber split but exhaust still secure

nearside front + offside rear tyres perished

nearside mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

propshaft coupling deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2015 109,478 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front mudflaps insecure

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust rubber split but exhaust still secure

nearside front + offside rear tyres perished

nearside mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

propshaft coupling deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,704 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 105,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 102,163 miles

Brake warning light on.

Offside and nearside front mudflaps insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2013 102,163 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake warning light on.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside and nearside front mudflaps insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2012 99,353 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 99,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,328 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 95,486 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 95,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 94,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

breather hose split

Fail 22 May 2009 94,025 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

breather hose split

Pass 15 May 2008 91,640 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 91,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 86,433 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 81,119 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 81,119 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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N993 JLU is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N993 JLU, 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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N993 JLU is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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