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N843 TPG

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,115 mi
Last recorded143,115 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN843 TPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 143,115 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 138,874 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 138,874 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 135,369 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 135,369 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 127,209 miles

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 22 Dec 2005 121,546 miles

both rear tyres worn inside edge

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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N843 TPG is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N843 TPG, 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 N843 TPG registered?

N843 TPG is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 1995.

Is N843 TPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N843 TPG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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