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N789 WDC

1995 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,649 mi
Last recorded135,649 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 WDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 135,649 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 135,005 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 132,506 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 124,813 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 120,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 115,069 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 109,013 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 104,225 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 99,406 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 99,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 91,873 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 83,245 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 73,593 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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N789 WDC is a 1995 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N789 WDC, 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 N789 WDC registered?

N789 WDC is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N789 WDC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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