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N462 HGN

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,703 mi
Last recorded92,703 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 HGN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,703 miles

Front drive shaft flexi coupling deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 92,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front drive shaft flexi coupling deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,787 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,864 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 82,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 75,110 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 75,110 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,636 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,317 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 47,317 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N462 HGN is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N462 HGN, 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 N462 HGN registered?

N462 HGN is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 15 August 1995.

Is N462 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N462 HGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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