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N589 VDA

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,580 mi
Last recorded127,580 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 VDA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 127,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,080 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 126,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 112,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket slightly lose

Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket slightly lose

Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,120 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres showing signs of age

Pass 2 May 2018 88,954 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 88,938 miles

Central Rear Fuel line rusting

Exhaust outer skin rusted and weak

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 88,856 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel line rusting

Exhaust outer skin rusted and weak

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,055 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Deterioration of Axle Bush rubber

Oil Leak's

Rear Exhaust box outer skin rusted and weak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 86,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,914 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,627 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,877 miles

Corrosion of outer skin of the exhaust system

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

Off side front tyre has worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 70,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,753 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,452 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,252 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 26 Feb 2010 48,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2009 45,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,441 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 20 Apr 2007 39,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,186 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,677 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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N589 VDA is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N589 VDA, 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 N589 VDA registered?

N589 VDA is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N589 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N589 VDA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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