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N984 BWW

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,280 mi
Last recorded90,280 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 BWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,280 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

FRONT SUSPENSION SLIGHTY WEAKENED

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SURFAC E CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 17 Sep 2007 88,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 85,642 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 85,537 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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N984 BWW is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N984 BWW, 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 N984 BWW registered?

N984 BWW is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 9 August 1995.

Is N984 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N984 BWW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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