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M206 PKO

1995 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM206 PKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 117,999 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2021

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 117,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Mar 2019 115,238 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 113,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 112,304 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,522 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 110,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pad warning light on, pads more than 3mm

o/s wiper blade ends torn

Fail 20 Jan 2014 109,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 109,279 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 108,861 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 104,072 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 104,072 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 100,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

STEERING CENTER TRACK ROD ARM HAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY IN JOINT

Pass 25 Jan 2011 100,090 miles

STEERING CENTER TRACK ROD ARM HAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY IN JOINT

Pass 25 Jan 2010 96,859 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 93,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 93,795 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 90,883 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 87,246 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 82,999 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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M206 PKO is a 1995 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M206 PKO, 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 M206 PKO registered?

M206 PKO is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M206 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M206 PKO shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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