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N431 XKR

1995 BMW 520

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,051 mi
Last recorded100,051 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 XKR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 100,051 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 100,051 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 27 Dec 2008 90,365 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 85,874 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 85,874 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 81,247 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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N431 XKR is a 1995 BMW 520 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N431 XKR, 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 N431 XKR registered?

N431 XKR is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N431 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N431 XKR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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