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N608 XDP

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,640 mi
Last recorded99,640 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 XDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 99,640 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

n/s front fog light damaged

slight corrosion to front jacking points

Pass 22 Jul 2008 96,776 miles

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

Lower Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 96,776 miles

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

Lower Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 92,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

a.chips in screen under limit

a.fuel pipes corroded

a.slight play in n/s/f shock absorber unit

a.under body oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2006 88,669 miles

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

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

a.both number plates slightly deteriated

a.o/s/r tyre has a cut in tread not down to cord

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2006 88,669 miles

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

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

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

a.both number plates slightly deteriated

a.o/s/r tyre has a cut in tread not down to cord

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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N608 XDP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N608 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.

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What year was N608 XDP registered?

N608 XDP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 3 October 1995.

Is N608 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N608 XDP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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