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M215 LHB

1995 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

22,970 mi
Last recorded22,970 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM215 LHB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 22,970 miles

BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

FUEL PIPES RUSTED

REAR BOX POOR

Fail 14 Dec 2010 212,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

FUEL PIPES RUSTED

REAR BOX POOR

Fail 14 Dec 2010 212,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

FUEL PIPES RUSTED

REAR BOX POOR

Pass 25 Sep 2009 208,460 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 208,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 199,004 miles

secondhand suspension arm fitted to offside front

Fail 8 Sep 2008 199,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 193,368 miles

Oil leak

front & rear brake discs deteriated

gear box exhaust mount deteriated

Fail 28 Jul 2007 193,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Outer Front Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

front & rear brake discs deteriated

gear box exhaust mount deteriated

Pass 9 Aug 2006 186,091 miles

AS FIRST SHEET

Fail 3 Aug 2006 186,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

FUEL PIPES RUSTY

N/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

bRAKE PIPES RUSTY

fRONT AND REAR DISCS RUSTY

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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M215 LHB is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M215 LHB, 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 M215 LHB registered?

M215 LHB is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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