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N587 SHP

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,367 mi
Last recorded197,367 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN587 SHP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 197,367 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 190,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 184,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 180,021 miles

near side front tyre on legal limit

Fail 29 Jul 2015 180,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

near side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2014 173,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 171,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 168,796 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 166,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 166,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 161,166 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 157,423 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 150,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 150,240 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 146,020 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 141,423 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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N587 SHP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 N587 SHP, 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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N587 SHP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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