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M287 WUD

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,771 mi
Last recorded213,771 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 WUD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2016 213,771 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (as marked) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (as marked) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings close to subframe mounting (as marked) (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 211,014 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 208,159 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 208,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 206,451 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 201,832 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 201,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 197,392 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

nearside/offside outer sills corroding.

nearside/offside rear floors corroding.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 194,111 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

suspect play in lower steering column or UJ, unable to fully check due to plastic cover under dash

Fail 7 Apr 2009 193,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

suspect play in lower steering column or UJ, unable to fully check due to plastic cover under dash

Pass 8 Apr 2008 184,318 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs rusting/general rusting on underside of vehicle/rear heat shield loose/both rear inner disc faces rusting/brake pipes rusting

Fail 7 Apr 2008 184,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs rusting/general rusting on underside of vehicle/rear heat shield loose/both rear inner disc faces rusting/brake pipes rusting

Pass 8 Mar 2007 179,179 miles

advise notes ref test number-840374267003

Fail 5 Mar 2007 179,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear axle mounting bushes perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 172,978 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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M287 WUD is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M287 WUD, 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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M287 WUD is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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