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M193 JRH

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM193 JRH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012

Both number plates slightly deteriorated

N/s/f tyre feathered

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Speedo only displays part of the milage

Fail 28 Jul 2012

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Both number plates slightly deteriorated

N/s/f tyre feathered

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Speedo only displays part of the milage

Pass 15 Jun 2011 106,580 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 103,620 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 101,500 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 101,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 99,361 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 95,943 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 93,246 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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M193 JRH is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M193 JRH, 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 M193 JRH registered?

M193 JRH is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 14 February 1995.

Is M193 JRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M193 JRH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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