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N541 XDP

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,084 mi
Last recorded185,084 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 XDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 185,084 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F suspension bump stops worn

N/S/F tyre some cuts in tread but no cords showing

N/S/F wiper poor but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F + O/S/R side lights poor but still working

O/S/F fog light glass broken + n/w

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge no cords showing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

V-belt starting to split

Fail 30 Aug 2012 185,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F + O/S/F suspension bump stops worn

N/S/F tyre some cuts in tread but no cords showing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F + O/S/R side lights poor but still working

O/S/F fog light glass broken + n/w

O/S/R tyre very worn on inner edge no cords showing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

V-belt starting to split

Pass 31 Aug 2011 180,263 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/F + O/S/F suspension bump stops worn

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F s/light poor but still working

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 174,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 174,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 168,546 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 161,540 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 155,974 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Feb 2006 141,523 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 141,523 miles

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

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

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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N541 XDP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N541 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 N541 XDP registered?

N541 XDP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 1995.

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