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N894 RAP

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,134 mi
Last recorded94,134 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 RAP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,134 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 94,134 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 89,540 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,655 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,579 miles

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 14 Sep 2013 81,579 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear box corroded not blowing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,538 miles

Front anti roll bar linkage ball joints are seizing.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,163 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,648 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,276 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,511 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 53,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 49,760 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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N894 RAP is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N894 RAP, 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 N894 RAP registered?

N894 RAP is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N894 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N894 RAP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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