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N332 DPP

1995 BMW 520

Purple Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,830 mi
Last recorded143,830 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN332 DPP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 143,830 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Near side main beam headlight slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear suspension link has slight play

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sils have plastic covers and can not be checked

Fail 6 Feb 2015 143,813 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Near side main beam headlight slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear suspension link has slight play

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sils have plastic covers and can not be checked

Fail 12 Feb 2014 141,799 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel pipes corroded

Near side main beam reflector corroded

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 136,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 136,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 131,199 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 131,199 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 126,543 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 126,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 122,256 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2008 117,481 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 110,231 miles

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

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

drive shaft seals leaking!

fuel lines corroading front to rear and above diff,

rocker cover gasket oil leak!

slight serface corrosion around fuel filler flap!

Fail 7 Jan 2008 110,231 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

drive shaft seals leaking!

fuel lines corroading front to rear and above diff,

rocker cover gasket oil leak!

slight serface corrosion around fuel filler flap!

Pass 12 Jan 2007 105,556 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge on raised tread section of tyre

offside front anti roll bar link rod rubber boot split

Fail 12 Jan 2007 105,556 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge on raised tread section of tyre

offside front anti roll bar link rod rubber boot split

Pass 13 Jan 2006 99,927 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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N332 DPP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N332 DPP, 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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What year was N332 DPP registered?

N332 DPP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N332 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N332 DPP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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