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N634 RPE

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN634 RPE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 May 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2010

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2009 123,979 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f and n/s/r fuel pipe corrodied

Fail 1 May 2009 123,830 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

N/S/F > N/S/R FUEL PIPE CORRODIED

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 May 2008 119,164 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 117,700 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 117,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 113,378 miles

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

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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N634 RPE is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green 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 N634 RPE, 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 N634 RPE registered?

N634 RPE is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 1995.

Is N634 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N634 RPE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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