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N642 SHP

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,836 mi
Last recorded142,836 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 SHP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 142,836 miles

both front flexi brake pipes splitting.

drivers visor drops down (not in drivers view).

front brake imbalance.

fuel pipes corroded.

hazard switch sticks intermitently (border pass).

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded.

play in steering are where it connects to steering box (border pass).

Fail 16 Dec 2013 142,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front flexi brake pipes splitting.

drivers visor drops down (not in drivers view).

front brake imbalance.

fuel pipes corroded.

hazard switch sticks intermitently (border pass).

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded.

play in steering are where it connects to steering box (border pass).

Fail 13 Dec 2013 142,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 141,878 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 140,399 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 138,601 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 136,899 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 134,557 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 134,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 124,244 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2006 123,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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N642 SHP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N642 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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What year was N642 SHP registered?

N642 SHP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N642 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N642 SHP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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