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N464 XDP

1995 BMW 520

Purple Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,833 mi
Last recorded114,833 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN464 XDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 114,833 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 114,833 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 106,472 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 106,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 100,661 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 100,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever at maxium

advise nearside front abs wire fouling inside tyre

advise nearside front droplink slight play

advise nearside rear brake pipe slight corrision flexi caliper

advise offside front track control arm inner bush starting to seperate

both front brake disc slight corrision inside faces

both rear main axle bushes starting to seperate

rear exhaust corroded slight leak exhaust gases

Pass 27 Mar 2006 89,781 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 89,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside front rear arm bush starting to seperate but no moment

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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N464 XDP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Purple with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N464 XDP, 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 N464 XDP registered?

N464 XDP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 1995.

Is N464 XDP safe to buy?

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