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M295 TOC

1995 BMW 520

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,883 mi
Last recorded170,883 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM295 TOC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 170,883 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 170,883 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 156,711 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 156,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 138,120 miles

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

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

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

osr handbrake slow

Pass 5 Oct 2005 132,605 miles

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

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

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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M295 TOC is a 1995 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc 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 M295 TOC, 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 M295 TOC registered?

M295 TOC is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M295 TOC safe to buy?

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