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M254 PVR

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,275 mi
Last recorded184,275 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM254 PVR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 184,275 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 176,899 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 165,809 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 165,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 159,274 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 159,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

fluid present around steering box

front too rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r and o/s/f steel brake pipes too flexy hoses corroded require attention

n/s/r tyre worn close too tread wear marks

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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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M254 PVR is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M254 PVR, 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 M254 PVR registered?

M254 PVR is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 20 February 1995.

Is M254 PVR safe to buy?

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