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N593 VDA

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,032 mi
Last recorded122,032 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN593 VDA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 122,032 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 121,518 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 120,839 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,241 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,350 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 118,137 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 115,769 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 114,017 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 108,378 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 108,188 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 100,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 93,096 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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N593 VDA is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N593 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 N593 VDA registered?

N593 VDA is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N593 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N593 VDA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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