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M87 XJN

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,531 mi
Last recorded163,531 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM87 XJN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 163,531 miles

corrossion on front to rear fuel lines

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2010 163,511 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrossion on front to rear fuel lines

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 158,430 miles

corrossion on front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 15 Oct 2008 158,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrossion on front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2007 154,239 miles

heavy corrossion on front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 15 Oct 2007 154,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy corrossion on front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2006 147,070 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 147,070 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 140,664 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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M87 XJN is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M87 XJN, 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

How do I check the history of M87 XJN?

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What year was M87 XJN registered?

M87 XJN is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 2 June 1995.

Is M87 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M87 XJN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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