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M270 SJW

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,279 mi
Last recorded158,279 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 SJW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 158,279 miles

Slight in OSF tie bar

Fail 12 Jan 2011 158,279 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 151,640 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 151,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 143,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn edges

Pass 21 Jan 2009 143,254 miles

nearside front tyre worn edges

Pass 2 Feb 2008 133,865 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 133,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2007 123,300 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 123,300 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 113,653 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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M270 SJW is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M270 SJW, 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 M270 SJW registered?

M270 SJW is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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