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M220 KPL

1995 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,558 mi
Last recorded161,558 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM220 KPL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2017 161,558 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 160,310 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 157,814 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 148,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edges

osf tyre worn on outer edges

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 11 Feb 2011 144,889 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 138,508 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 130,899 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 120,910 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 113,412 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 106,236 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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M220 KPL is a 1995 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M220 KPL, 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 M220 KPL registered?

M220 KPL is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 9 February 1995.

Is M220 KPL safe to buy?

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